Disproving Odin - An Experiment in arguing with a theist with Theist logic

[LostLocke]

If Odin can be dismissed because he holds certain concepts and similarities to other older gods, then Yahweh can also be dismissed for the same reason.

In either case, some caution must be used. In observing similar concepts or characteristics; it doesn't follow that there is a connection.  Even if Y looks somewhat like X, you need to show why you think the two are connected, it's not enough to just show that they are similar. 

One might also point out, that you are just pushing the problem back further; and now would be talking about this source which the other was supposedly derived from.  Pointing to something else, certainly is an end of one's argument.

I actually agree with you, but you need to tell Huggy this.
He dismisses Odin out of hand because of those points, but Yahweh also has the same issues. So it comes down to an either/or scenario: You can dismiss ANY god that is similar to older ones, or NO god that is similar to older ones. You can't pick one and not apply the standards to another.