Is the 'theory of god' a legitimate theory?

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The discussion centers on whether the concept of "the theory of god" qualifies as a legitimate theory. It argues that atheists reject belief in god, while theists accept it, but questions the validity of labeling the belief in god as a theory. The main point made is that the "theory of god" lacks testability and falsifiability, which are essential criteria for scientific theories. The term "aderationalist" is proposed to describe individuals who do not consider the "theory of god" to be a valid theory. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes that a supernatural being does not meet the criteria for a scientific theory.
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I have been thinking lately, whether the "theory of god" can be called a theory at all?

So atheist is a person who does not believe in god (the "theory of god") and theist is one who does. But before we question ourselves whether we believe in a theory or not, should we not verify whether the "theory" even deserves to be called a theory in the first place?

My stand on this matter is that, I don't think the "theory of god" is a legitimate theory as it does not give us a way to test it. It is not falsifiable. (Here I consider the widespread notions of "theory of god". I have not found any testable claim made by that "theory".)

So, does not that separates me from the atheists who does not believe in god, but apparently think calling it a theory is valid? I thought of a term to describe a person who does not think "theory of god" even makes a theory. Its "aderationalist". "a" means not. "de"/"deus" means god. "rationalist" means ... well you already know that.
 
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