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God, the name given in English to the one supreme being, as postulated, especially but not exclusively, by the three major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) as well as Hinduism (Brahman), Sikhism and Zoroastrianism. When spelled with a small "g" it is a common noun, referring to one of the postulated supernatural beings of some religious systems, such as the gods of the Greek and Roman religions.

See Deities for a list from various religions. See also Goddess.

It can also be used to refer to similar concepts such as an energy or consciousness that pervade the universe, and whose existence makes the universe possible; the source of all existence ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YHWH YHWH); the best and highest good within all sentient beings; a higher power; or even that which is beyond all understanding or definition.

Conflicting interpretations arise regarding the name of "God", and what the name actually means—often the infinite God concept is mixed with non-infinite personifications of "God" (i.e., God as an old man, a Zeus or Odin.) A belief in a "God" or gods is found in all cultures, although followers of a particular God or gods may consider other gods to be nonexistent or inferior. Likewise many people hold non-literal, sometimes even secular interpretations of God; few of which contradict the concept of the "Absolute Infinite", despite any contradictions they may have with any particular religious tradition. Complete in link.

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