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It is difficult to define terms such as [[Atheist]] and [[Agnostic]], because various people use them differently.  

It is difficult to define terms such as [[Atheist]] and [[Agnostic]], because various people use them differently.  

The core meaning of ''atheism'' is not to believe in God. This can be mere lack of belief, as when one is not sure whether God exists or not. It can also be a positive disaffirmation of His existence.

The core meaning of ''atheism'' is not to believe in God. This can be mere lack of belief. It can also be a positive disaffirmation of His existence.

The similar term ''agnostic'' indicates a refusal to take either of the two main positions on the existence of God. The agnostic neither believes in God, nor denies that He exists.  

The similar term ''agnostic'' indicates a refusal to take either of the two main positions on the existence of God. The agnostic neither believes in God, nor denies that He exists.  

==Atheism==

==Atheism==

The term ''atheism'' is often used to mean disaffimation of God's existence. For example, "John Doe says that God does not exist."

The term ''atheism'' is often used to mean disbelief in God's existence. For example, "John Doe says that God does not exist."

The same term is also used in as an umbrella term which combines or includes both the atheist position and the agnostic position. "Mary Roe says that she doesn't believe in God." This can mean either that she completely denies God's existence, or that she simply is unsure whether He exists or not.

The same term is also used in as an umbrella term which combines or includes both the atheist position and the agnostic position. "Mary Roe says that she doesn't believe in God." This can mean either that she completely denies God's existence, or that she simply is unsure whether He exists or not.