well, the word "atheist" literally means "a" (without) and "theist" or theos in greek (God), isn't it?
Therefore, I'd rather think that literally speaking, anyone who is "without God" could be called an atheist.
But such a person can be many other things at the same time.
"atheist" would then be, like for u, just one caracteristic among many others, is it correct?
for example, once I've heard of "atheist Buddhists".
I also know a scientologist person, who can be described as "atheist" insofar as he doesn't believe in God, but that doesn't imply that he's materialistic or that he doesn't have any belief.
Also, haven't you chosen to disbelieve in God?
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