Atheism arose as a rejection of traditional monotheism from "summary" of A History of God by Karen Armstrong
Atheism did not emerge in a vacuum. It was not the result of a sudden, inexplicable rejection of traditional monotheism. Instead, atheism developed over time as a response to the evolving understanding of God. As people began to question and challenge the traditional beliefs about the divine, they found themselves unable to reconcile these beliefs with the realities of the world around them. The rise of atheism can be seen as a natural progression from the earlier criticisms of monotheism. The monotheistic concept of God as an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving being became increasingly difficult for people to accept in the face of human suffering, natural disasters, and the general chaos of the world. As the contradictions and inconsistencies in traditional monotheism became more apparent, some individuals began to reject the idea of God altogether. Atheism, then, can be under...
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