Teaching the existence of single supreme God, Vodou has been described as a monotheistic religion. This entity, which is believed to have created the universe, is known as the "Grand Mèt", "Bondyé", or "Bonié". The latter names derive from the French "Bon Dieu" ("Good God"). For Vodouists, Bondye is regarded as being remote and transcendent, not involving itself in human affairs; there is thus little point in approaching it directly. Haitians will frequently use the phrase "si Bondye vie" ("if Bondye is willing"), suggesting a broader belief that all things occur in accordance with this deity's will. While Vodouists often equate Bondye with the Christian God, Vodou does not incorporate belief in a powerful antagonist that opposes the supreme being akin to the Christian notion of Satan.