Socrates was called the "destroyer of the gods and goddesses" because he challenged the traditional beliefs and practices of the Greek gods. By encouraging critical thinking and questioning established norms, Socrates promoted philosophical inquiry that often contradicted the religious teachings of the time. This led some to believe he was undermining the authority of the gods and goddesses in Greek society.
Socrates was arrested and charged with impiety (disrespecting the gods) and corrupting the youth of Athens.
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety (not believing in the gods of the city).
Meletus charged Socrates with corrupting the youth of Athens and with impiety for not believing in the city's gods.
Socrates was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. He was accused of introducing new deities and not believing in the traditional gods.
Enemies of Socrates accused him of corrupting the youth of Athens and introducing new gods. They also accused him of impiety for not recognizing the gods recognized by the state.
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens by introducing new gods and not believing in the city's gods.
Socrates was accused of violating two Athenian laws 1. Teaching new gods and 2 corrupting the youth. or Not believing in the gods
Socrates discusses the nature of piety or holiness in the dialogue Euthyphro. He questions Euthyphro about his understanding of piety and investigates whether actions are pious because the gods approve of them, or whether the gods approve of actions because they are pious.
impeity (not believing in Gods) and corruption of youth
Socrates was condemned to death for corrupting the youth and failing to respect the gods. He drank a cup of hemlock, a deadly poison.
The charge brought against Socrates was impiety (not believing in the gods of the state) and corrupting the youth of Athens.