atheism vs sect

atheism

noun
  • Absence of belief in a particular deity, pantheon, or religious doctrine (notwithstanding belief in other deities). 

  • Absence of belief that any deities exist (including absence of the concept of deities). 

  • Rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist). 

  • Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs). 

sect

noun
  • An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination, usually and especially one with unorthodox or extreme political and/or religious beliefs. 

  • A group following a specific ideal or a leader. 

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