A guide to non-theistic positions, philosophical systems, independent spiritual paths and related identities—organized for comparison and careful reading.
Different paths.The entries bring together positions that do not fit neatly within a conventional list of religions. Some reject belief in deities, some suspend judgment, some emphasize ethics or reason, and others combine philosophical, spiritual or cultural elements.
Introductory pages explain the history, vocabulary and range found within each subject.
Positions that regard knowledge about deities or ultimate reality as unknown, uncertain or unavailable.
An outlook in which questions about the existence of deities are treated as having little practical importance.
A broad category involving an absence of belief in deities or an affirmative belief that deities do not exist.
Archived educational material about this spiritual teaching and its central ideas.
A family of views that affirms a creator while commonly emphasizing reason and natural observation.
Background on a spiritual practice combining exercises, meditation and moral teachings.
Cultural background and common misconceptions: Part 1 and Part 2.
Ethical and philosophical approaches centered on human welfare, reason and responsibility.
Some subjects in this section combine religious, philosophical, cultural and personal interpretations.
A diverse collection of modern spiritual ideas, sometimes described as self-spirituality or new spirituality.
Terms used for people who report no religious affiliation or select “none of the above.”
A philosophical system addressing reason, individual rights, ethics and society.
Historical background and an overview of teachings associated with this movement.
An educational introduction to selected supernatural and paranormal claims and concerns.
Background on the religious and philosophical tradition known as Thelema.
A liberal religious tradition whose members may hold humanist, theistic or other worldviews.
Archived material about a rational and questioning approach to ultimate questions.
An introduction to the text, its cosmology and the communities that study it.
Context for varied cultural, identity-based and spiritual uses of these terms.
Use these reference pages for definitions, broader context and additional reading.
No. Non-theistic is a broad description. It may include atheistic, agnostic, humanist or other positions that do not center belief in a deity.
No. This guide includes philosophies, ethical systems, spiritual paths, identities and cultural topics as well as groups that understand themselves in religious terms.
Beliefs and identities do not always have fixed boundaries. History, community practice and individual interpretation can lead to different classifications.
Use the separate guide to religions and faith groups.
Visit Compare beliefs or begin with the overview of non-theistic belief systems.
Consult the glossary and the guide to potentially confusing terms.
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