Antitheism

Pronunciation: /æntiˈθiːɪzəm/

Definitions of antitheism

noun a person who holds such a belief or attitude

Example Sentences

A1 Antitheism is the belief that there is no God.

A2 Some people practice antitheism by actively opposing religious beliefs.

B1 Antitheism can be seen as a form of atheism, but with a more aggressive stance against religion.

B2 The debate between theists and antitheists often centers around the existence of a higher power.

C1 Scholars have written extensively on the philosophical implications of antitheism in society.

C2 Antitheism challenges the traditional views of morality and ethics that are often associated with religious beliefs.

Examples of antitheism in a Sentence

formal Antitheism is the belief that theism is harmful to society.

informal Some people are antitheism because they believe religion causes more harm than good.

slang I don't mess with organized religion, I'm more of an antitheism kind of person.

figurative In the battle between belief systems, antitheism stands as a strong opponent to theism.

Grammatical Forms of antitheism

• past tense: antitheized
• plural: antitheisms
• comparative: more antitheistic
• superlative: most antitheistic
• present tense: antitheizes
• future tense: will antitheize
• perfect tense: has antitheized
• continuous tense: is antitheizing
• singular: antitheism
• positive degree: antitheistic
• infinitive: to antitheize
• gerund: antitheizing
• participle: antitheized

Origin and Evolution of antitheism

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antitheism' originated from the Greek words 'anti' meaning against, and 'theos' meaning god.

Evolution of the word: The term 'antitheism' was first used in the 19th century to describe a philosophical position that actively opposes belief in the existence of gods or deities. Over time, the word has come to be associated with a strong opposition to organized religion and religious beliefs.