nontheism

Nontheism is a philosophical position that rejects the existence of any deities or divine beings. It is distinct from atheism, which specifically denies the existence of God, and agnosticism, which holds that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable. Nontheists may still believe in spiritual or supernatural phenomena, but they do not attribute these to theistic deities. Nontheism can encompass a wide range of beliefs, including pantheism, panentheism, deism, and various forms of humanism. Pantheism posits that the divine is identical with the universe, while panentheism holds that the divine is both immanent in and transcendent to the universe. Deism proposes that a supreme being created the universe but does not intervene in its affairs. Humanism, on the other hand, emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, often rejecting supernatural explanations for natural phenomena. Nontheism is not a monolithic belief system but rather a broad umbrella term that encompasses diverse philosophical and religious perspectives.