Atheism: The Way of No Way

Negative Atheist

Someone who simpl does not happen to believe in god.

Positive Atheist

Someone who asserts that God definitely does not exist.

Agnosticism

The belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Anti-theism

Active opposition to theism; believing religion i harmful.

Nones

People who check “none of the above” on religious surveys.

Spiritual but not religious (SBNR)

Individuals who reject formal institutions but maintain personal spiritual practices.

Deism

Belief in a creator God who does not intervene in the world after creation.

Pantheism

The belief that the universe and God are the same thing.

Secularism

The principle of separating government/public life from religious institutions.

Secularization Theory

The sociological theory that as societies modernize, they inevitably become less religious.

Humanism

A worldview emphasizing human reason, ethics, and social justice over divine revelation.

Secular Humanism

Humanism specifically without any religious or supernatural elements.

Enlightenment

The 18th century intellect movement that championed reason and science over religious authority.

Free Thought

Idea that opinions should be formed on the basis of logic and reason rather than tradition or authority.