(April 20, 2016 at 2:06 pm)Stimbo Wrote: Actually, going back to the OP for a moment, why is it obvious that leprechauns have no proof of their existence? Just because the concept of them is silly? People believe all manner of things that can be regarded as silly. Gods spring to mind.
I get the idea that theists like Mystic, have the the concept that we find it more difficult disbelieving that their god exists, than other mythical being claims.
As if, we are in constant mental battle with ourselves to hold the belief in a god at bay.
Sorry theists, just because you believe your god explains more things (the universe, life, morality), doesn't make it any less silly.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.
