Types of atheism
(It is very possible to be many more than one of these kinds of Atheism. For example, someone might be an open and an evangelical Atheist. Furthermore, there are many more kinds of Atheism than this, and it just depends on how you identify yourself as a modified Atheist.)
- Gnostic Atheist: There are no gods and I know for a fact that I am right.
- Agnostic Atheist: There are no gods but I do not claim to know that.
- Negative Atheist: I lack a belief in gods or supernatural creation. (Other names are weak and implicit).
- Weak Atheist: ^
- Implicit Atheist: ^
- Positive Atheist: I affirm that no gods exist while also lacking a belief in them. (Other names are strong and explicit).
- Strong Atheist: ^
- Explicit Atheist: ^
- Broad Atheist: I deny the existence of all gods and any of them having to do with human relations.
- Narrow Atheist: I deny the existence of only the omni-God, who is all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful.
- Unfriendly Atheist: I believe that one is justified in thinking that there is no god.
- Indifferent Atheist: I don't care if anyone is justified in thinking that there is no god.
- Friendly Atheist: I accept and respect all other religions, and believe that some theists are justified in thinking that there is a god.
- Closet Atheist: I know that I am an atheist, but I have not revealed it yet.
- Open Atheist: I am open to sharing about my beliefs and culture as an Atheist.
- Passive Atheist: I do believe in Atheism but I am not going to try to influence anyone else into becoming Atheist.
- Evangelical Atheist: I do believe in Atheism and I spread my message trying to influence others into becoming Atheist.
- Active Atheist: I work on causes to benefit Atheists and their well-being.
- Militant Atheist: I use violence to promote Atheism and try to destroy theism.
- Religious Atheist: I practice religion while not believing that gods exist.
- Non-Religious Atheist: I do not believe in god or practice a religion.