Definition:
A negative atheist is defined as a person who doesn't believe in the existence of any gods but who does not necessarily make the positive claim that gods definitely do not exist.
This definition of negative atheist closely parallels the broad, general definition of atheist itself as well as similar terms like implicit atheist, weak atheist, and soft atheist.
Also Known As: implicit atheist, weak atheist, soft atheist
Common Misspellings: negative athiest
Examples:
"Negative atheism, the position of not believing a theistic God exists... Positive atheism: the position of disbelieving a theistic God exists... Clearly, positive atheism is a special case of negative atheism: Someone who is a positive atheist is by necessity a negative atheist, but not conversely."
- Michael Martin, Atheism: A Philosophical Justification
