Atheism or similar charges was not unusual among intellectuals, nor condemned by the masses. The prize-winning plays of Aristophanes were not merely atheist, but made fun of the gods and their prophets and oracles.

On the Disc the gods dealt severely with atheists.

No it's not!" said Constable Visit. "Atheism is a denial of a god."

"Therefore It Is A Religious Position," said Dorfl. "Indeed, A True Atheist Thinks Of The Gods Constantly, Albeit In Terms of Denial. Therefore, Atheism Is A Form Of Belief. If The Atheist Truly Did Not Believe, He Or She Would Not Bother To Deny.

It is said that men may not be the dreams of the god, but rather that the gods are the dreams of men.

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.