Models of God

Models of God are different ways people understand the divine’s nature and relationship with the universe. Some see God as a personal being who cares and interacts with humans (theistic models), like in Christianity or Islam. Others view God as a universal energy or force that underlies everything (pantheistic or panentheistic models). Some think of God as a set of principles or laws instead of a person (deistic models). Philosophers also explore God as ultimate reality or the source of existence. These models reflect diverse beliefs about how divine presence relates to the world and humanity.