Belief in supernatural forces that influence humanity without recognizing specific gods or spirits is called?

• A. Animism
• B. Simple supernaturalism
• C. Spiritualism
• D. Theism

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is the distinction between impersonal supernatural forces and personal deities or spirits. Simple supernaturalism describes a belief in supernatural power that can influence people and events, but without recognizing or worshiping specific gods or spirits. There isn’t a defined divine person or pantheon involved; instead, outcomes are attributed to an abstract power that can be appeased or influenced through general rituals or practices.

This fits the description because animism involves spirits within objects or nature, spiritualism centers on communication with the dead or spirits, and theism is belief in a god or gods as personal beings. So the belief that supernatural forces affect humanity without naming particular gods or spirits aligns with simple supernaturalism.