Definitions for: Atheism

[n] a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
[n] the doctrine or belief that there is no God

Webster (1913) Definition: A"the*ism, n. [Cf. F. ath['e]isme. See Atheist.]
1. The disbelief or denial of the existence of a God, or
supreme intelligent Being.

Atheism is a ferocious system, that leaves nothing
above us to excite awe, nor around us to awaken
tenderness. --R. Hall.

Atheism and pantheism are often wrongly confounded.
--Shipley.

2. Godlessness.

Synonyms: godlessness

Antonyms: theism

See Also: disbelief, religious orientation, unbelief

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