Is Christianity Polytheistic?

It seems to me to be a simple problem of nomenclature. What is a god to a Hindu, may not be a god to a Muslim.For example, a satanist may well consider Satan a god, as he fulfills the requirements for worship in his religion. A Christian will not consider Satan a god, because in Christianity, the definition of God precludes the existence of multiple gods, or any one other than the omnipotent and perfect YHWH. An important distinction between the Christian belief in angels and similar supernatural entities, and the Hindu gods, is that most (all probably) Christians would consider it un-Christian to worship any supernatural agent besides YHWH, while Hindus are free to worship any one of their gods.Each theistic religion makes its own distinction between gods worthy of worship, and any other supernatural entities which are not. Until their is an objective and universally accepted definition of gods, the question is moot, and it is up to each individual belief to decide what is and isn't a god.Respectfully,-Meldinoor

Since a Christian doesn't even believe the Hindu gods exist (well, I've heard some Christians claim that other faiths are inspired by demons, but that's a whole other discussion) he/she probably believes Hindus are simply worshiping a non-existent concept of their own imagination. That doesn't necessarily make a Hindu an atheist.Religions are about faith and belief. A Hindu believes he's worshiping a "god" (according to the hindu definition), which makes his belief theistic whether or not its true. Similarly, an atheist lacks belief in a god, which is what makes him/her an atheist. This irregardless of the actual existence or non-existence of gods.Respectfully,-Meldinoor

I see your point. However, having a belief doesn't necessarily mean that some other belief is necessarily invalidated. I may not believe in the Hindu gods, nor think them worthy of worship, but I know Hindus do. That's what makes them "gods" to the hindus, and makes Hindus theists. That's just my POV though.Respectfully,-Meldinoor

Sure, why not. I could make up any kind of new religion or deity today if I wanted to, and as long as it involves worshiping some concept of "god", it is theistic. What is "god"? It could be anything that I'd decide to worship in my new religion, including a pencil.Respectfully,-Meldinoor