The term atheist doesnt really mean anything different from the term nonbeliever (in gods). An atheist is merely someone who lacks belief in gods -- a person who isnt a theist. Atheism is the state of not having any belief in the existence of any gods.

Is a non believer the same as an atheist?

Being nonreligious is not necessarily equivalent to being an atheist or agnostic. Pew Research Centers global study from 2012 noted that many of the nonreligious actually have some religious beliefs.

Who does an atheist believe in?

2 The literal definition of “atheist” is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods,” according to Merriam-Webster. And the vast majority of U.S. atheists fit this description: 81% say they do not believe in God or a higher power or in a spiritual force of any kind.

What is it called when you believe in God but have no religion?

A theist is a very general term for someone who believes at least one god exists. The belief that God or gods exist is usually called theism. People who believe in God but not in traditional religions are called deists.

What are you if you are not religious?

Non-religious people can be called atheists or agnostics, but to describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. If theres no religion involved, then youre in the secular world — as people sometimes call everything that exists outside of religion.

Can you pray to God without religion?

Talking to God or the Divine has nothing to do with religion, and it does not have to be tethered to any particular belief. Praying doesnt have to mean bowing down over a Bible or kneeling in front of an altar. Prayer can be just talking to God in your head, or out loud — anytime, any place.