No More Anti-Theists

[Mister Agenda]

*rolls up sleeves

Right, definitions time, everyone. Antitheism (noun - per. 'antitheist'):

1. 'In opposition to theism'. This is a general term which can be applied to any scenario which sits in opposition to theism (e.g. a religious person may express a position which is antitheistic, often in relation to other religions). It can be applied specifically ('that theistic claim is wrong') or generally ('I think all theisms are wrong').

2. 'Disbelief in theistic propositions'. This is the specific counter-claim to theistic propositions; the claim that 'no god/s exist'. Also known as Gnostic or Strong atheism. This can be expressed specifically ('Shiva doesn't exist') or generally ('There's no such thing as gods')

3. 'Opposed to organised religion'. This is a position that, once again, can be espoused by religious/irreligious alike (although it's more likely to be pagan or deist religionists rather than theists).

To pick a nit, on number 2, disbelief can mean either not believing or believing not, so it encompasses both weak and strong definitions for atheism.