Editing Divinity (section)

== Contemporary usage ==
In contemporary usage, the term ''divinity'' continues to serve multiple roles across religious, philosophical, and cultural contexts. In mainstream [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], and [[Judaism]], divinity is most often associated with the singular, transcendent being of [[God]], understood as omnipotent, omniscient, and morally perfect. In [[theology]], it refers to God's essential nature or substance—especially in discussions of [[Trinitarianism]] or [[Attributes of God (disambiguation)|divine attributes]].{{sfnmp|1a1=Hart|1y=2013|2a1=Williams|2y=2018}}

Beyond formal religion, the term is often used more broadly to describe a quality of sacredness, inspiration, or ultimate significance. In many forms of [[spirituality]], particularly within the [[New Age]] and [[ecospirituality]] movements, divinity may be conceived as immanent in the cosmos, nature, or the self. The phrase "the divine" can refer to a felt presence, a source of inner transformation, or a principle of harmony and connection.{{sfnmp|1a1=Armstrong|1y=2009|2a1=Taylor|2y=2018}}

[[Modern pagan]] and [[Wiccan views of divinity]] are often expressed through [[duotheism]], a theological structure that emphasizes a divine feminine (the [[Triple Goddess (Neopaganism)|Goddess]]) and a divine masculine (the [[Horned God]]), representing complementary cosmic forces. Scholars such as [[Ronald Hutton]] and [[Margot Adler]] have noted that Wiccan theology often blends [[polytheism]], [[pantheism]], and [[animism]], emphasizing direct religious experience and reverence for [[Nature]].{{sfnmp|1a1=Adler|1y=1986|2a1=Hutton|2y=1999}}

In academic contexts, ''divinity'' remains a key term in disciplines such as [[philosophy of religion]], [[comparative religion]], and theological studies. It is frequently examined in light of global religious diversity, cross-cultural mysticism, and changing understandings of transcendence. Universities and seminaries often use the term in institutional titles (e.g., "[[School of Divinity]]") to denote [[Divinity (academic discipline)|programs of study]] in theology, ministry, or sacred texts.{{sfnmp|1a1=Bowker|1y=2016|2a1=Audi|2y=2015}}

Popular usage of "divine" or "divinity" also extends into literature, art, and everyday speech, where it can signal aesthetic admiration, moral approval, or emotional intensity. Though sometimes metaphorical, such uses often retain a sense of elevated or awe-inspiring significance.{{sfnp|Armstrong|2009}}