Disbelief in God, also known as atheism, is a philosophical and ideological position that involves a lack of belief or denial of the existence of a supreme being or higher power. It encompasses a broad range of perspectives, from the explicit assertion that no gods exist to the absence of a belief in deities due to insufficient evidence or lack of compelling arguments. Adherents of disbelief in God typically base their stance on skepticism, critical thinking, reason, and empirical evidence.
People who hold this viewpoint often reject religious teachings, doctrines, and dogmas associated with theism, which is the belief in the existence of a god or gods. They may categorize themselves as agnostic atheists, stating that they do not possess knowledge or certainty concerning the existence or non-existence of gods, but they don't believe in them. Some may also identify as strong atheists, asserting the positive belief in the non-existence of gods.
Disbelief in God can stem from a variety of reasons, including personal experiences, inconsistencies or contradictions perceived in religious texts, the problem of evil, scientific discoveries and advancements, rational arguments against religious claims, and the absence of empirical evidence supporting the existence of supernatural beings.
It is important to note that disbelief in God is a diverse and multifaceted concept, and individual atheists may hold particular philosophical, moral, and ethical views independently of their disbelief in the divine.
