Atheism

A rejection of the belief in the existence of a God or Gods. Atheism itself is not a religion or a belief, but is accepted within some religious and spiritual belief systems, including Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Neo-pagan and Wicca. Although some atheists are also anti-theists, who oppose organized religion others are merely indifferent. In spite of some people generalizing atheists as being immoral, they tend to have a lower crime rate and as a population are no less moral than theists.

Scientists and highly rational people tend to subscribe to atheism because they believe in Occam's Razor:
"A principle urging one to select among competing hypotheses that which makes the fewest assumptions and thereby offers the simplest explanation of the effect".

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Anti-theist

Actively opposes a belief in gods of any sort and to institutions built around belief in a deity. They believe that religion is harmful to individuals and society and that it impedes scientific progress and encourages immoral acts.

An anti-theist may see religious harm in the brainwashing of children, faith healing, circumcision, holy wars, terrorism, the inquisition, blood sacrifice, and discrimination against homosexuals and women.

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