nontheist
A nontheist is a person who does not hold theistic beliefs in gods or deities. The term serves as a neutral umbrella for individuals who do not subscribe to a god-based worldview and is used in sociology, religious studies, and demographic surveys. It can include atheists, agnostics, secularists, humanists, freethinkers, and others who do not affirm the existence of a deity or deities. The label emphasizes the absence of theistic commitment rather than prescriptive doctrine.
Nontheism is often contrasted with atheism and agnosticism. Atheism denotes disbelief in deities, while agnosticism refers
In practice, individuals identify as nontheist for a variety of reasons, including philosophical naturalism, secular ethics,
See also: Atheism, Agnosticism, Secularism, Humanism, Freethought, Nonreligion.