atheism vs skepticism

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). 

skepticism

noun
  • Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines 

  • The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic. 

  • The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible 

  • A studied attitude of questioning and doubt 

  • A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation. 

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