The Tao of Arizona Atheist: Atheism

- Revised on February 13, 2012 Atheism is defined, according to its Greek roots, as the lack of belief in gods: a “without” or “not” and theos “god.” Despite this very clear definition many atheists argue over what atheism means. Some include the rejection of the existence of supernatural phenomenon as being synonymous with atheism and not just the lack of belief in gods. Some equate atheism with