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I constantly see nearly everyone on NewBuddhist getting this simple concept wrong. Its kind of a pet peeve of mine. But anyways - for the most part, Buddhists are Atheists. Surprising, I know.
Atheism is not a religion, just like Theism is not a religion. A Christian is a Christian, but also a Theist. Typically, Buddhists are Buddhists, but also Atheists. If you want to be more specific, Buddhists typically are Agnostic-Atheists or even Apatheists (which may be the best description).
Atheism, Theism, Agnosticism, Pantheism, etc, are just descriptions on how you perceive God or gods. Its PART of religion, and every person fits in some category, or a mixture of categories. Not a religion, but PART of one.
Now, its true that some Buddhists believe in devas, but the consensus is that in terms of believing in a God/gods, these beings are "supreme" beings that typically create/rule over the universe. Devas do not fit this description, as they are conditioned too.
Understand?
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