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In dealing with theories which have nothing in common except that they are antagonistic to theism, it is necessary to have a general term to designate them.
Anti-theism appears to be the appropriate word.
It is, of course, much more comprehensive in meaning than the term atheism.
It applies to all systems which are opposed to theism.
It includes, therefore, atheism ...
But short of atheism there are anti-theistic theories.
Polytheism is not atheism, for it does not deny that there is a Deity ; but it is anti-theistic, since it denies that there is only one.
Pantheism is not atheism, for it admits that there is a God ; but it is anti-theism, for it denies that God is a being distinct from creation and possessed of such attributes as wisdom, and holiness, and love.
Every theory which refuses to ascribe to God an attribute which is essential to a worthy conception of His character is anti-theistic.
Only those theories which refuse to acknowledge that there is evidence even for the existence of a God are atheistic.

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