RE: What is Atheism?
March 12, 2017 at 5:54 am
(This post was last modified: March 12, 2017 at 5:57 am by masterofpuppets.)
If theists actually had evidence, they wouldn't need to come up with fallacious arguments like the ontological argument, or consistently avoid presenting such evidence when asked. Instead they simply declare that they know God exists, that producing evidence is a sin, or come up with fancy word salad.
If you have to go to such lengths to avoid adequately substantiating the very thing you believe in, it means it probably doesn't exist.
Some theists say that they know God exists, but it is simply impossible to convince atheists. If you can't convince atheists that God exists, it means you probably have no good reason to believe that he does yourself.
Others claim that God exists, but we can never demonstrate his existence. However, a being whose existence cannot be demonstrated even in principle is essentially synonymous with a being who does not exist.
If you have to go to such lengths to avoid adequately substantiating the very thing you believe in, it means it probably doesn't exist.
Some theists say that they know God exists, but it is simply impossible to convince atheists. If you can't convince atheists that God exists, it means you probably have no good reason to believe that he does yourself.
Others claim that God exists, but we can never demonstrate his existence. However, a being whose existence cannot be demonstrated even in principle is essentially synonymous with a being who does not exist.
"Faith is the excuse people give when they have no evidence."
- Matt Dillahunty.
- Matt Dillahunty.