(July 23, 2023 at 11:58 pm)Nishant Xavier Wrote: So let's debate this.
Anarchism is a system of government though it says it "is no system of government" at all. It doesn't get to win by default by saying that. It must be show that it is the true and best government system. Similarly, Atheism comes under Religous Systems. It is not excused from the obligations of showing it is the true and best form of religion or religious opinion. It must also adduce solid and weighty evidence in its favor to be taken seriously.
Thus, Dr. Craig rightly defends two propositions in most of his debates (1) There are Good Reasons to think (Christian) Theism is true. (2) There are no Good Reasons to think Atheism is true. And then gives evidence under either point. What evidence can Atheists offer to think Atheism is True?
Atheism is nothing more, than NOT being convinced that gods exist*.
Theists make the claim that at least one god exists, I simply am unconvinced of their claim.
As soon as theists can meet their burden of proof for their claim that a god exists, I will no longer be an atheist.
How can my position be a religion?
Time to trot out a couple of clichés:
Saying atheism is a religion, is like saying bald is a hair color.
Or, not collecting stamps is a hobby.
*Of course, some atheists take this even further, and make the claim that no gods exist, in which case they have adopted the burden of proof. But even then, it is still not a religion.
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.
