The concept of theism is that there is a god who creates the universe. It is also known as the concept of Platonic cosmology. This philosophical approach overlooks the fundamental role of experience in Theism. If we were to ignore experience, we would be missing the essence of Theism.
Arguments
There are many reasons to support theism. First, there is the morally beneficial agent argument. The argument relies on an example where an agent pays for a tow truck and flags down cars for a car that is in trouble. This argument can be used by someone to argue that it is in an agent's best interests to assist the car accident victim even if he/she doesn't believe God.
Another argument for theism can be found in the evidential proof of evil. Sometimes called the probabilistic problem with evil. This problem holds that God's existence is incompatible with free willful evil. Therefore, a good god would be able to prevent such problems. This argument is not supported by all people.
Sub-divisions
There are several sub-divisions within theism. The pro-theism position is listed in the first column. You can subdivide the other columns as well. As more general answers are found, we expect this chart to grow. These distinctions can be important for different reasons. For example, some people believe it is difficult for wide personal/impersonal toism to be defended, while others believe it is possible for one person to be both broad or narrow personal antitheists.
Theism can be divided into two different sub-groups: atheism or agnosticism. Atheists do not believe in formal religions, but they may have a strong spiritual reality. They may believe in angels or fairies, karma or a divine plan. They may even believe in ghosts and Ouija boards.
Morally Good Agents Argument
Morally good agents argument against theism says that a deity cannot be all good. A deity that is all-good would not allow for evil. Deity can also be good because he created morally evil worlds.
To avoid this situation, God must have created significant free people. But these agents would be evil in at least one other world. God could not have created an ideal world that had morally good agents in all worlds.
Platonic philosophy
There is much debate over the compatibility of Platonic philosophy and Theism. Platonism, Theism and the historical incompatibility of them is evident. They do however have their differences. One of these differences concerns the view of God being the creator and all things.
According to Platonic philosophy God is the creator all things. He created the cosmos. What about the relationship between God, humans? Both are built on belief.
Conflicts with traditional theism
Traditional theism and traditional Christianity can be at odds due to disagreements about religious beliefs. One example is disagreements over the nature and purpose of God. When the belief that God can do good and is omnipotent is not compatible or incompatible, this problem is created. Another possibility is that a person may have ethical commitments which are contrary to traditional theism. One could, for instance, believe God is not capable or willing to allow evil.
There are also many differences in how the divine attributes are defined. There are also differences in the definitions of God. Some see God as omnipotent. Others see him as omniscient. Still others view God as unchanging and without beginning or stopping. Some others believe God is neither eternal nor infinite, but rather a person with qualities like love or knowledge.