Why jainism considered as an Atheist religion

Short answer: Jainism is not an atheist religion in the strict sense, but it is non-theistic about the ultimate source of the universe.

Key points to understand:

• No creator god: In Jainism there is no supreme creator who runs the world. The cosmos is uncreated and operates according to natural laws (karma, dharma, adharma). This is why some people call Jainism non-theistic.
• Devas exist, but are limited: Jain cosmology includes gods (devas) who enjoy heavenly states, yet they themselves are also bound by karma and cannot grant liberation. They are not creators or ultimate authorities.
• Liberation depends on the individual: The path to moksha (liberation) is achieved through one’s own effort—right conduct, knowledge, and further spiritual purification—not through worship of a god who forgives or creates.
• Respect for teachers, not worship as a creator: Tirthankaras (Mahavira and the 24 previous teachers) are revered as liberated beings who showed the path to liberation, not as gods who control the universe.
• Different traditions, same core: Both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions emphasize personal effort and karma. They may differ in certain doctrinal details about gods and siddhas, but neither tradition treats Jainism as a religion built on a creator deity.

In Jain thought, the word “atheist” isn’t the right label, because:

• There is belief in supernatural beings (devas), and many Jain practices honor them.
• The central emphasis remains on individual responsibility for achieving moksha through disciplined practice, not on belief in a solo creator God.

If you’d like, I can share a concise Jain teaching (arth) from a sutra that explains why liberation is up to the individual effort rather than divine intervention.