Which statement defines Atheism?

• A. Belief that there is no god/gods
• B. Belief in one God
• C. Belief in more than one gods
• D. Belief that there exists a higher power but not a personal God

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what atheism asserts about the existence of a deity or deities. The defining stance is the belief that there is no god or gods. This sets atheism apart from other positions that affirm some form of deity: monotheism affirms one god, polytheism affirms many gods, and a view that there is a higher power but not a personal God still posits some deity. While some describe atheism as a simple lack of belief in gods, the statement given aligns with the positive claim that no deities exist, which is why it’s the best fit.