Is Christianity monotheistic, polytheistic or both?

[Saint Frankenstein]

The trinity is like a prism. Whilst all the colours together may appear as one solid colour, white, when put through the glass we can see all the different colours that come through and yet remain, in light, white. It is made of the same substance, but can appear at once the same and different.

Interesting. I don't recall seeing the prism metaphor before.

 

[Sleeppy]

I serve the same God as Paul did when he said in 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, "For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him."

Period. No further comment.

Verse 4 makes clear that he is referring to false idols, gods, and lords.

Concerning the eating then of the things sacrificed to idols, we have known that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one; for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth -- as there are gods many and lords many -- yet to us [is] one God, the Father, of whom [are] the all things, and we to Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ.

 

[Katzpur]

Verse 4 makes clear that he is referring to false idols, gods, and lords.

Concerning the eating then of the things sacrificed to idols, we have known that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one; for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth -- as there are gods many and lords many -- yet to us [is] one God, the Father, of whom [are] the all things, and we to Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ.

Okay, so Daniel 2:47 isn't just saying, "The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings..." It's really saying that "Your God is a God of false gods." If that's how you want to interpret it, I'm not going to try to stop you. Your God may merely be a God of men. Mine is a God of gods. Therefore, my God trumps yours.

 

[Sleeppy]

Okay, so Daniel 2:47 isn't just saying, "The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings..." It's really saying that "Your God is a God of false gods." If that's how you want to interpret it, I'm not going to try to stop you. Your God may merely be a God of men. Mine is a God of gods. Therefore, my God trumps yours.

Coming from a king who believes in other gods; a polytheist. You interpret it correctly, but you make the mistake of adopting Nebuchadnezzar's polytheistic understanding.

 

[Katzpur]

Coming from a king who believes in other gods; a polytheist. You interpret it correctly, but you make the mistake of adopting Nebuchadnezzar's polytheistic understanding.

That's funny.

 

[74x12]

What do you guys think? I mean it does look like a monotheistic religion, but if you look at the other side, doesn't it look like a polytheistic religion, as well? Apparently, Christians like to worship a supernatural being other than God, like Mary for example or St Christopher. Many tens if not hundreds of millions of Christians carry around Mary or St Christopher talismans. They may be seen on neck chains and on car dashboards throughout the world. They are often called charms because they are believed to act as magical charms to ward off danger. It is clear that millions believe that a supernatural being other than God is able to provide them with supernatural protection, right? Also, Icons are also worshipped.

For some perhaps. Not me. I only worship one God.