Why do Athiests require 'proof' that God exists?

[JesusLover]

Firstly I must clarify that my argument is not that God exists, but that there is a possibility that he exists. In the same way that absence of evidence does not disprove your own conciousness to me, absence of evidence is not proof that God does not exist. That's my point.

It's sad that you don't see how stupid your logic is. You can't believe in something without a reason.

You believe there is no God without reason (unless you are a weak atheist).

I just spoke to Thor JL, told me that your god was a fairy tale. You don't need any "proof" right? Should I reserve you a spot at the next heathen ritual?

You know I actually posted this from a pocket calculator orbiting Jupiter, and I'm a radish.

This is interesting. I suppose Thor could be analogous to the God I refer to, why shouldn't he exist.

As for you being on Jupiter I can prove that's 99% impossible - there are no internet connections on Jupiter or a breathable atmosphere. In theroy scientists could go to Jupiter and look for you.

As a member of a religious community (in which the majority are religious) it is the Atheists challenging the status quo, they must justify their beliefs to me.

Argumentum ad populum, a logical fallacy.

I'm not saying it proves God exists, but surely it exempts me for the burden of proof.

The problem with your reasoning here is aliens are actually likely to exist.

But we don't know they exist, in fact current evidence suggests there is no life on other planets (no evidence has been found, certainly not living evidence).

If tooth fairies exist, they are relevant also. Your god is no more relevant and no less ridiculous than they are.

Yes, if tooth fairies exist they would be very relevant. But it's unlikely they do because of reasons already discussed.

I think the existence of an omnipotent being is more relevant and less 'ridiculous' than the existence of tooth collecting tiny people.

If gods can be compared to aliens, why should we worship them?

I'm not saying you should worship God, only consider the possibility that he exists.