godlessness
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being godless; lack of reverence for or belief in God or gods. It describes a condition of impiety resulting from not being a godly or religious person.
- The doctrine or belief that there is no God; atheism. It refers to the philosophical position or conviction that denies the existence of a deity or deities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- His godlessness was evident in his refusal to attend any religious service. (His lack of belief in God was clear from his actions.)
- The philosopher's writings explored the arguments for godlessness. (The philosopher's works examined the reasoning behind the belief that there is no God.)
Advanced Usage
- "Moral godlessness": Sometimes used to imply a state of wickedness or immorality thought to stem from a lack of religious belief.
- Critics accused the regime not just of political tyranny but of profound moral godlessness.
- Used in theological or sociological discourse to describe secular societies.
- Some commentators lament the growing godlessness of modern culture.
Variants and Related Words
- Godless (adj): Denying or disobeying God; without a god. Impious or wicked.
- They were condemned as a godless society.
- Godlessly (adv): In a godless manner.
- Godlessness is a state noun derived from the adjective .
Synonyms
- Atheism: The disbelief in the existence of God or gods.
- Impiety: Lack of piety or reverence, especially for God.
- Irreligion: Indifference to or rejection of religion.
- Ungodliness: The state of being wicked or not revering God.
Antonyms
- Godliness: The quality of being devoutly religious; piety.
- Piety: Reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations.
- Theism: Belief in the existence of a god or gods.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Secularism: The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions, often associated with a society where godlessness is prevalent.
- Nihilism: The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless. This can be a more extreme philosophical correlate.
Noun
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impiety by virtue of not being a godly person
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the doctrine or belief that there is no God
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