What does the cryptic crossword clue "Belief is part of those who traditionally oppose us (6)" mean?

The definition is "Belief". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="IS") in THEM (synonym=""those who traditionally oppose us, as in "it's us against them"") = THEISM; definition: "Belief" The answer is THEISM.

Belief is part of those who traditionally oppose us (6)

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