Definitions
- Referring to a lack of faith or belief in a particular religion or religious doctrine. - Describing a rejection of religious authority or dogma. - Talking about a skepticism towards religious claims or practices.
- Referring to a lack of belief in any deity or supernatural power. - Describing a rejection of the existence of gods or goddesses. - Talking about a worldview that does not include any form of divine or supernatural intervention.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a lack of belief in a particular religious doctrine or deity.
- 2Both can be seen as a rejection of religious authority or dogma.
- 3Both can be viewed as non-conformist or unconventional beliefs.
- 4Both can be met with social stigma or discrimination in certain contexts.
- 5Both can be part of a broader philosophical or ideological worldview.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Infidelism refers to a lack of belief in a particular religion or religious doctrine, while atheism is a broader rejection of the existence of any deity or supernatural power.
- 2Belief: Infidelism may still involve some form of belief or spirituality, while atheism is a complete rejection of any form of divine or supernatural intervention.
- 3Connotation: Infidelism can have negative connotations in certain religious contexts, while atheism is often associated with scientific or rational thinking.
- 4Usage: Infidelism is a less common term than atheism and may be considered outdated or archaic in some contexts.
Remember this!
Infidelism and atheism are both terms used to describe a lack of belief in a particular religion or deity. However, infidelism is a more specific term that refers to a lack of belief in a particular religious doctrine, while atheism is a broader rejection of the existence of any deity or supernatural power. Additionally, infidelism may still involve some form of belief or spirituality, while atheism is a complete rejection of any form of divine or supernatural intervention.
