What are monotheism pantheism polytheism and theocracy?

These four concepts all relate to religion. "Theos" and "theis" both come from the Greek root meaning "god."

• Monotheism is the belief in one conscious god, usually possessing a specific will and powers. A monotheistic gods are usually considered the most powerful entity in existence.
• Polytheism is the belief in multiple such gods. Some may have more authority than others, and believers may worship a favorite or patron.
• Pantheism is the belief that the universe (existence, nature, multiverse) is divine or worthy of the sort of respect accorded to a god. Since the universe is not proven to have a personality, believers usually do not seek favors or expect judgment from it.
• Theocracy is a system ruled by "theos" - in theory, this ruler could be a deity of one of the beliefs above, but is usually understood to be the priests or clerical leaders of a specific religion.