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Definition: An athiest is anyone who is not a theist, that is to say, anyone who does not happen to believe in the existence of any gods.

Also Known As: nontheist, nonbeliever

Alternate Spellings: none

Common Misspellings: athiest

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What is Atheism?
The definition of atheism causes many people problems. Too often, people have the wrong idea of what atheism really is and what atheists really believe.

What is Agnosticism?
Misunderstandings about agnosticism are just as frequent as misunderstandings about atheism.

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