I think Paul probably did have atheism in mind especially because of what he says at verse 2. Paul did not mince his words and there were many atheists around at the time.
Notice the disparity? You talk about how paul didn't mince words and then you proceed to mince them to add your meaning on.
yes tec but part of growing up and growing away from Jehovahs witnesses means that we have to be strong in judging otherwise how is one to discriminate about what one wants and what one doesn't want.
You could try having an open mind and learning something before you start judging in ignorance.
sabastious atheism is not a modern invention. Along with belief in God there has always also been unbelief. The two go together - you can't have one without the other.
Please cite some evidence or documention to that effect as Sab requested. Should be easy enough if true.