People who lack belief in the existence of gods or deities. Individuals who maintain that no divine beings exist.
From Greek atheos meaning 'without god', combining a- (without) and theos (god). The term was originally used as an insult in ancient Greece, but was reclaimed as a philosophical position during the Enlightenment.
Ironically, early Christians were called 'atheists' by Romans because they refused to worship the traditional pantheon of gods - the label has been a moving target throughout history, often applied by dominant religions to minority beliefs!
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