atheism

/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈā-thē-ˌi-zəm/ (ame, mw)

atheism — noun

1. a worldview that rejects the existence of any gods; it can refer either to simpl

1.名詞B2
釋義

a worldview that rejects the existence of any gods; it can refer either to simply lacking a belief in gods or to holding the active conviction that no gods exist

例句

Mei-Lin grew up in a religious household, but she began to explore atheism after reading about science and philosophy.

explore atheism

In some parts of the world, people face serious danger if they publicly admit their atheism.

admit their atheism

同義詞
  • non-belief

    broader term that includes agnosticism, not just active denial of gods

  • disbelief

    suggests a more active, emotionally charged rejection; less neutral than atheism

  • skepticism

    an intellectual questioning posture that can apply to any claim, not only religion

  • secularism

    focuses on separation of religion from public institutions, not personal belief about gods

反義詞
  • theism

    the belief that god or gods exist

  • faith

    religious belief or trust in a divine being, often implying personal conviction

文法句型

atheism + singular verb (is/has/does)

用法筆記

Unlike 'agnosticism', which holds that the existence of God is unknowable, atheism either actively denies that any gods exist (positive atheism) or simply lacks a belief in gods (negative atheism). The noun is uncountable and is not used in a plural form.

常見錯誤

❌Agnosticism means you believe there is no God.
✅Agnosticism means the existence of God cannot be known, while atheism is the belief that no gods exist.
💡These are distinct philosophical positions.
❌His selfish behavior proved his atheism.
✅His selfish behavior had nothing to do with whether he believed in gods.
💡Atheism is a position on belief in gods, not a description of someone's moral character.