someone who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence of god
atheist
someone who disbelieves in the existence of god
theist
someone who believes in the existence of god
humanist
someone who believes that people do not need a god or religion to satisfy their emotional or spiritual needs
design argument
an argument suggesting that proof of god's existence can be seen through the evidence of 'design' in the world
enlightenment
a state of spiritual awakening and gaining a deeper understanding of reality, and the gaining of true knowledge about god
divine
god, gods or ultimate reality
firstcause argument
an argument suggesting that god's existence can be proven by logical argument and the evidence of a universal chain of causes and effects - the universe requires an uncaused cause at the start, which must be god
general revelation
indirect revelation - the idea of being able to see something of god through nature and scripture
impersonal
a quality of god - the belief that god is beyond human understanding and has no human characteristics
immanent
a quality of god - the belief that god is present and involved in the world
miracle
an event that contradicts the laws of nature and is usually thought to be impossible
personal
a quality of god - the belief that humans can build relationships with god
special revelation
direct revelation - god being revealed directly to an individual through experiences (like visions)
transcendent
a quality of god - the belief that god is outside space + time
ultimate reality
belief in a supreme and fundamental power in the universe
vision
an experience of seeing something that shows something about the nature of god or the afterlife
