Knowra Antitheism Antitheism Antitheism is opposition to theism, often grounded in the view that belief in gods or organized religion causes harm. It can be distinguished from simply lacking religious belief.
Atheism : Atheism is the absence of belief in gods or, in stronger forms, the belief that no gods exist. Atheism need not include the opposition to theism that defines antitheism.
Critique of religion : Critique of religion is the examination and challenge of religious beliefs, institutions, practices, or social effects. Antitheism is one position within the broader criticism of religion.
Theism : Theism is belief in the existence of at least one god. It is the specific belief-position that antitheism opposes.
Christopher Hitchens : Christopher Hitchens was a British-American journalist and author known for outspoken criticism of religion. His book argued that religion harms individuals and societies.
Agnosticism : Agnosticism is the view that knowledge of whether gods exist is unavailable or not yet established. It concerns knowledge claims, whereas antitheism opposes theism.
Clericalism : Clericalism is the exercise or advocacy of political and social power by religious clergy. Opposition to religious power can motivate antitheism even apart from disputes about God's existence.
Philosophy of religion : Philosophy of religion examines concepts and arguments concerning religion, including God's existence, religious experience, and faith. Antitheistic arguments draw on its analysis of religious claims.
Richard Dawkins : Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist and author known for defending atheism and criticizing religion. His public advocacy helped popularize contemporary antireligious arguments.
Secularism : Secularism is the principle that government and public institutions should be independent of religious authority. Political neutrality toward religion differs from opposition to theism itself.
Religious fundamentalism : Religious fundamentalism is strict adherence to foundational doctrines, often coupled with resistance to reinterpretation. Critics may cite fundamentalist movements as examples of harms linked to religious belief.
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