what is the difference between atheism and Nontheism?

Question

nontheism is not non-a-theism...so if you dont know the difference,then bug off...sorry

Answer 1

Atheism is the state of disbelief or non-belief[1] in the existence of a deity or deities.[2] It is commonly defined as the positive denial of theism (i.e., the assertion that deities do not exist),[3] or the deliberate rejection of theism (i.e., the refusal to believe in the existence of deities).[4] However, others—including most atheistic philosophers and groups—define atheism as the simple absence of belief in deities[5][6][7] (cf. nontheism), thereby designating many agnostics, and people who have never heard of gods, such as the unchurched or newborn children, as atheists as well.[8][9] In recent years, some atheists have adopted the terms strong and weak atheism to clarify whether they consider their stance one of positive belief that no gods exist (strong atheism), or of mere absense of belief that gods exist (weak atheism).[10]

Many self-described atheists share common skeptical concerns regarding empirical evidence for supernatural claims. They cite a lack of evidence for the existence of deities. Other rationales for atheism range from the personal to the philosophical to the social to the historical. Additionally, while atheists tend to accept secular philosophies such as humanism, naturalism and materialism, they do not necessarily adhere to any one particular ideology, nor does atheism have any institutionalized rituals or behaviors.[11]

Atheism is very often equated with irreligion or non-spirituality in Western culture,[12] but they are not the same. Some religious and spiritual beliefs, such as several forms of Buddhism, have been described by outside observers as conforming to the broader, negative definition of atheism due to their lack of any participating deities.[13] Atheism is also sometimes equated with antitheism (opposition to theism) or antireligion (opposition to religion). Some philosophers and academics, such as philosopher Jurgen Habermas call themselves "methodological atheists" (also known as or methodological naturalism)[14] to denote that whatever their personal beliefs, they do not include theistic presuppositions in their

Answer 2

Non-theism is when NO specific dieties are ascribed to the religious beliefs. Atheism doubts the very existence of dieties or supernatural beings.
Non-Theism is found in many tribal subcultures who just believe that some supernatural forces are at work. Contrast this to monotheism (eg Islam / Christanity) & pantheism (eg Hinduism)

Answer 3

Nontheism covers a range of concepts regarding spirituality and religion which do not include the idea of a deity — a theistic God or theistic gods. It can be applied to atheism (both strong and weak) and agnosticism, as well as certain Eastern religions including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. It also has links and similarities to Christian existentialism

Answer 4

No need to be rude, you don't even know the difference or you would not have asked!..

The difference is one believes in "god",& "devil" and the other does not.

Answer 5

to be atheist is to be Godless . notheism is denial of all theisms

Answer 6

It is the difference between darkness and light, between gratefulness and ungratefulness, between responsibility and indifference.

Answer 7

Wow, not a very nice attitude!