How dare atheists demand proof before believing in a God concept. e_e
Arcanus, this article is just special pleading and strawman through and through. Atheism is a lack of belief, and when you are lacking a belief you are not making a positive claim. In a logical argument the person making the claim has the burden of proof. So in a debate, naturally the Christian has the burden of proof. If an atheist makes the claim that there is no god, then yes, they have to then defend their position. Lack of belief and asserting there is no god is an important distinction to make.
Arcanus, this article is just special pleading and strawman through and through. Atheism is a lack of belief, and when you are lacking a belief you are not making a positive claim. In a logical argument the person making the claim has the burden of proof. So in a debate, naturally the Christian has the burden of proof. If an atheist makes the claim that there is no god, then yes, they have to then defend their position. Lack of belief and asserting there is no god is an important distinction to make.
"The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason." Benjamin Franklin
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