I know that Atheists don't believe in gods or goddesses and that you cease to exist upon death but is there a term for an Atheist who doesn't believe in god but does believe in a soul or spirit?
2007-01-09 16:37:46 · 9 answers · asked by David H 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, there certainly is, they are called very intelligent individuals who think for themselves and are not tied to their emotions.
2007-01-09 16:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by Richard L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although atheists are almost invariably assumed to be irreligious or non-spiritual in Western culture, this does not necessarily hold true for all atheists. 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. Atheism is also sometimes equated with anti-theism (opposition to theism) or anti-religion (opposition to religion), despite most atheists not holding such views
2007-01-10 03:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by jacquesh2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still an atheist, an agnostic has beliefs but doesn't care or act on them. As for no existence after death, existentialism seems to fit
2007-01-10 02:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no term for it. Atheists simply dont believe in god or gods. This does not preclude believing in spiritual things.
2007-01-10 00:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Atheist" still covers it. The belief in a consciousness greater than simply the sum of your brain cells can be independent of belief in God/gods/god.
2007-01-10 00:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word you are looking for is agnostic.
Basically that is a peson who is a fence sitter, someone who can't decide either way.
2007-01-10 00:46:43 · answer #6 · answered by Spikey and Scruffy's Mummy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
mystic-spiritual believer.
2007-01-10 00:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by mysticstargoddess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
agnostic?
2007-01-10 21:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by cav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me
2007-01-10 00:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋