What do you call a person who opposes or rejects religious beliefs?

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A heretic is someone who holds beliefs that go against established religious doctrines. Unlike a pessimist or an illiterate person, a heretic specifically challenges religious teachings. An atheist simply disbelieves in God but may not actively oppose religion.

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