Nontheism
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of a range of concepts regarding spirituality and religion which do not include the idea of a deity in the form of a theistic god or gods. uncountable, usually
"It is our conviction that piecemeal critiques of nontheisms will not suffice. The theist must enter the arena with a positive and comprehensive case of his own."
Example
More examples"It is our conviction that piecemeal critiques of nontheisms will not suffice. The theist must enter the arena with a positive and comprehensive case of his own."
Etymology
From non- + theism. Intended as a generalization of atheism, non-theist was coined in the 1850s. Nontheism is not recorded in notable dictionaries as of 2024.
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