Now I see that Hirhurim agrees with me, quoting Rav Kook:
Chazal judged as a heretic only one who denies outright, i.e., one who reaches the opposite determination. This antithetical determination cannot possibly be found in Israel in any individual who is not an absolutely wicked man and intentional liar. For even the greatest wickedness can cast doubts only among the weak-minded. He who dares to say that he denies with certainty must be an absolutely wicked man, who is rightfully judged with all the punishments explicitly assigned to him.
And I agree with that. To categorically deny that any kind of "God" exists is not only irrational, but I think also indicative of a certain moral failing.
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