Atheism

How was atheism historically defined?

Not believing in the state of religion of the time

Example: atheism historically

Believing in Christianity instead of the traditional Roman Gods within the Roman Empire during their reign

How is atheism currently defined now?

The disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of any God(s)

Quote: Epicurus

“Is God willing to prevent evil but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither willing, nor able? Then why call him God?” - Epicurus