nondivinity

Nondivinity refers to the state or quality of not being divine. It is the absence of divine attributes, characteristics, or powers traditionally associated with gods, deities, or supernatural beings. The concept of nondivinity can be understood in contrast to divinity, which often implies omnipotence, omniscience, immutability, and a source of ultimate truth or moral authority.

In theological and philosophical discourse, nondivinity describes that which is mortal, created, or subject to natural laws, as opposed to that which is immortal, uncreated, or transcendent. It is the realm of the mundane, the ordinary, and the finite. Many philosophical systems, particularly atheism and certain forms of agnosticism, posit that reality is fundamentally nondivine, meaning there are no divine entities or forces governing existence.

The term can also be applied to entities or concepts that are explicitly secular or humanistic. For example, a nondivine ritual might be one that lacks any religious or spiritual significance. Similarly, a nondivine explanation for a phenomenon would rely solely on natural or scientific causes, rejecting supernatural intervention. Understanding nondivinity helps to delineate the boundaries between the sacred and the secular, the supernatural and the natural, and the transcendent and the immanent. It emphasizes the limitations and characteristics of non-divine existence.