Antitheistic

/ˌæntiθiːˈɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by active opposition to belief in God and religious theism.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + theistic (relating to belief in God). This adjective form developed alongside the noun antitheist to describe philosophies and arguments against theism.

Kelly Says

This adjective captures a philosophical position that's more combative than atheism—it's not just about lacking belief, but actively arguing that theism is wrong or harmful.

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