theism

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
2. (countable, uncountable)Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.

   “The term stands in contradistinction to theism which, in its widest sense, means belief in a personal god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses.”

3. (uncountable)A morbid condition resulting from excessive consumption of tea.

   “"Theism" belongs to that genus of disease in which morphinism, caffeinism, and vanillaism belong.”

   “A single cup of tea may cause excitement and insomnia, while a stronger dose rarely fails to produce acute "theism," characterized by excitement, hyperaesthesia, palpitation, sweats, and frequent micturition; it may occasionally simulate delirium tremens, […]”