RE: A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s
April 17, 2013 at 10:11 pm
(April 17, 2013 at 9:10 pm)Brayton.l Wrote: I like to add confusion by stating that I am an anti-theist. I think saying I am an atheist is rather passive. Anti-theist seems to me to suggest an active disbelief which best describes my view. Rather than a simple lack of belief
Anti-theist, as the term is generally used, is probably more accurately described as 'anti-religious', as in, actively opposed to religion or faith, because you can't be against something that doesn't exist. I think the term you're looking for is 'gnostic atheist'.