The philosophical position that deities do not exist, or the absence of belief in gods. Often used in academic, religious, or political contexts.
He supports atheism.
We discussed the difference between atheism and theism.
Agnosticism; the view that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable, distinct from the positive denial of atheism.
atheist
From 無 (mu, 'without') + 神 (shin, 'god') + 論 (ron, 'theory, argument'). A straightforward Sino-Japanese compound.