There is no Atheism legend. Atheism is simply a non-belief in the existence of a deity.
Some other groups have legends (or at least misconceptions) about atheism. Like all legends there is no truth in them. Examples are:
Edit to add: I don't know which 'other group' started it, if any really did, but it has been said that atheists eat (human) babies. This has been adopted by atheists, especially on atheist internet forums, as a running gag. So any Christians, Muslims, or whatever, browsing atheist forums should remember, we're only joking guys.
Atheism is a noun.
Atheism is the belief that there is no god.
There are no prophets of atheism.
George H. Smith has written: 'Atheism, Ayn Rand, and other heresies' -- subject(s): Atheism, Philosophy, Religion and state 'The Wealth of Nations Part 1' 'Why Atheism?' -- subject(s): atheism 'Atheism' -- subject(s): atheism, Atheism, Controversial literature, Christianity
Atheism is not a religion. [S] [V] [o] Here you are, a complete sentence with atheism.
Atheism is the lack of belief in God.
"Atheism is not a religion."
Atheism was never established, as it is not a religion.
Atheism is by definition not a religion.
No. Atheism is not any type of organization. Atheism is a lack of belief in the supernatural.To quote the late George Carlin, "Atheism is a non-prophet organization".
The Trouble with Atheism was created in 2006.
The Atheism Tapes was created in 2005.