non-theistic
Lacking divine belief
Non-theistic describes beliefs, practices, or worldviews that don't involve a god or gods.
Buddhism is often called a non-theistic religion—it has spiritual practices and ethical teachings without requiring belief in a deity.
She finds meaning in non-theistic philosophy.
The term is neutral, distinguishing such positions from both theism and active atheism.
Nonreligious, worldly
- agnosticFlexible across platforms
- humanistEthics-focused secular philosopher
- rationalistOne guided by reason
- freethoughtReason-based belief formation
naturalism · materialism · skepticism · irreligion · godless · nonreligious · secularism · humanism
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- JainismIndian religion emphasizing nonviolence
- TaoismPhilosophy of the Way
- ConfucianismChinese ethical philosophy
- UnitarianTrinity-rejecting Christian
secular Judaism · meditation · dharma · karma · mindfulness · sangha · practice · ritual
Flexible across platforms
- nonbelieverOne lacking religious faith
- freethinkerRejects doctrine for reason
- skepticOne who doubts claims
- secular humanistOne embracing nontheistic ethics
bright · infidel · heathen · apostate · lapsed · unchurched · none · deconverted
secular
Nonreligious, worldly
- agnosticFlexible across platforms
- humanistEthics-focused secular philosopher
- rationalistOne guided by reason
freethought · naturalism · materialism · skepticism · irreligion · godless · nonreligious · secularism · humanism · worldview
Buddhism
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- JainismIndian religion emphasizing nonviolence
- TaoismPhilosophy of the Way
- ConfucianismChinese ethical philosophy
Unitarian · secular Judaism · meditation · dharma · karma · mindfulness · sangha · practice · ritual · spiritual
agnostic
Flexible across platforms
- nonbelieverOne lacking religious faith
- freethinkerRejects doctrine for reason
- skepticOne who doubts claims
secular humanist · bright · infidel · heathen · apostate · lapsed · unchurched · none · deconverted · questioning
- Samkhyarajas, unmanifest, manifest, enumeration, dualism
non-theistictheistic
Accepting divine existence
theist · monotheistic · deistic · polytheistic · pantheistic
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