What makes me a "theist?"?

Question

According to someone else. And on that note, why does everyone need to label?

Oh, well, I'm not a theist, either.

Answer 1

it's important to have classifications for the wide variety of religious beliefs present within our society.

you are a theist if you believe in a deity or deities.

Answer 2

A theist is someone who believes in some sort of Deity or Supernatural. Labels help us to define ourselves to others. You wouldn't go to a job interview and when asked what you do, tell them you don't need labels. You would present yourself with a label that would best get you hired for the job. If you go to find a specific church (if you are inclined to do so), you wouldn't just pick any church but one that matches the definition you have given your own personal beliefs. Labels are good for such things, but the definitions of labels shouldn't be relied upon as THE definition of an individual person. Claiming to be something doesn't make a person that thing, but only helps others to understand where that person stands.

Answer 3

Personally, I think there are very few atheists. I would not label you as a 'theist.' You sound unsure, as I think there are many people who aren't quite sure what to believe. When you for instance, consider the complexity of your own human body, does it is not seem a little unfathomable, that it all came together
'by accident?'

Answer 4

Theist: Believes in a god or gods.

Not a theist is atheist.

Answer 5

Someone who believes in God or gods. See above answer.

I prefer 'believer' as I feel it is politer.

Answer 6

your own choice alone .