atheism
noun
athe·ism
ˈā-thē-ˌi-zəm 
1
a
: a lack of belief or a strong disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods
b
: a philosophical or religious position characterized by disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods
2
archaic
: godlessness especially in conduct : ungodliness, wickedness
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Adopting atheism Stating that one does not believe in God, however, is the strongest predictor of identifying as an atheist.
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Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
In June, at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, actor Max McLean will portray C.S. Lewis, the British author and Christian apologist who famously converted from atheism to belief in God, achieving wide and apparently eternal popularity among other believers.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
Our recent research examines two questions related to atheism.
—Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
The inmates, who argued that the event carried religious significance in Christianity, Islam, Santería and atheism, will be allowed to watch the eclipse outdoors in the prison yard with safety glasses provided by the corrections department, said Madeline Byrd, another attorney for the inmates.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
In reality, many people think of agnosticism as a less stringent form of atheism.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
While atheism and agnosticism are among the most common, there are some differences between those terms.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
In his autobiography Witness, Whittaker Chambers recounted that staring at his infant daughter’s ear while feeding her one morning provoked a crisis, ending his atheism.
—Heather Wilhelm, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
These secular congregations often appeal to atheists and other secular people, but their main purpose is not promoting atheism.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2024
Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
In June, at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, actor Max McLean will portray C.S. Lewis, the British author and Christian apologist who famously converted from atheism to belief in God, achieving wide and apparently eternal popularity among other believers.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
Our recent research examines two questions related to atheism.
—Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
The inmates, who argued that the event carried religious significance in Christianity, Islam, Santería and atheism, will be allowed to watch the eclipse outdoors in the prison yard with safety glasses provided by the corrections department, said Madeline Byrd, another attorney for the inmates.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
In reality, many people think of agnosticism as a less stringent form of atheism.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
While atheism and agnosticism are among the most common, there are some differences between those terms.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
In his autobiography Witness, Whittaker Chambers recounted that staring at his infant daughter’s ear while feeding her one morning provoked a crisis, ending his atheism.
—Heather Wilhelm, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
These secular congregations often appeal to atheists and other secular people, but their main purpose is not promoting atheism.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2024
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atheism
noun
athe·ism
ˈā-thē-ˌiz-əm
: the belief that there is no God
atheist
noun
-thē-əst
atheistic
adjective
ˌā-thē-ˈis-tik
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