nontheism

English

Etymology

non- +‎ theism. Intended as a generalization of atheism, non-theist was coined in the 1850s. Nontheism is not recorded in notable dictionaries as of 2007.

Noun

nontheism (usually uncountable, plural nontheisms)

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.
   • 2003, Norman L. Geisler, Winfried Corduan, Philosophy of Religion: Second Edition, page 9:

     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.

Derived terms

• nontheist
• nontheistic