First, you define god. What is a god? What are its physical characteristics? How do we detect god? Can god even be detected? If so, what data could we collect that would show us quantifiable proof of god? See, in order for us to define what we would see as evidence, we have to know the object, being or phenomena of which we're reviewing the evidence for.
I find it quite arrogant for a theist to come on to the atheist forum (where theists are in fact welcome) and demand that we define what we see as evidence while nothing even close to what anyone could consider evidence, atheist or otherwise, has ever been brought to the table by theists, deists or anyone else for that matter.
I mean, seriously?
What would I consider evidence for god? I don't know. What would you consider evidence for a unicorn? Would you even believe your own two eyes if you saw a unicorn walk across a clearing in the woods one day?
This is certainly an interesting question to ask, since the existence of god is such a fantastical idea, but it is definitely not a fair one to ask if you're looking for a serious debate.
I find it quite arrogant for a theist to come on to the atheist forum (where theists are in fact welcome) and demand that we define what we see as evidence while nothing even close to what anyone could consider evidence, atheist or otherwise, has ever been brought to the table by theists, deists or anyone else for that matter.
I mean, seriously?
What would I consider evidence for god? I don't know. What would you consider evidence for a unicorn? Would you even believe your own two eyes if you saw a unicorn walk across a clearing in the woods one day?
This is certainly an interesting question to ask, since the existence of god is such a fantastical idea, but it is definitely not a fair one to ask if you're looking for a serious debate.
“Love is the only bow on Life’s dark cloud. It is the morning and the evening star. It shines upon the babe, and sheds its radiance on the quiet tomb. It is the mother of art, inspirer of poet, patriot and philosopher.
It is the air and light of every heart – builder of every home, kindler of every fire on every hearth. It was the first to dream of immortality. It fills the world with melody – for music is the voice of love.
Love is the magician, the enchanter, that changes worthless things to Joy, and makes royal kings and queens of common clay. It is the perfume of that wondrous flower, the heart, and without that sacred passion, that divine swoon, we are less than beasts; but with it, earth is heaven, and we are gods.” - Robert. G. Ingersoll
It is the air and light of every heart – builder of every home, kindler of every fire on every hearth. It was the first to dream of immortality. It fills the world with melody – for music is the voice of love.
Love is the magician, the enchanter, that changes worthless things to Joy, and makes royal kings and queens of common clay. It is the perfume of that wondrous flower, the heart, and without that sacred passion, that divine swoon, we are less than beasts; but with it, earth is heaven, and we are gods.” - Robert. G. Ingersoll
