noun
- Plural of nontheism; systems of belief or philosophy that do not affirm the existence of a deity or deities.
Usage: Academic and philosophical term; Often contrasted with theism and atheism
Examples
- Several nontheisms, such as certain forms of Buddhism, focus on ethical practice rather than divine worship.
- The professor discussed various nontheisms in her comparative religion course.
- Nontheisms offer alternative frameworks for understanding meaning and morality without reference to gods.
- Many people explore nontheisms as they seek philosophical systems independent of religious doctrine.