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Why do Atheists spend so much time debatng the existence of God?
RE: Why do Atheists spend so much time debatng the existence of God?
(October 15, 2013 at 6:33 am)Tortino Wrote:
(October 15, 2013 at 5:32 am)Esquilax Wrote: First of all, I don't recall there being too many of us here who claim we can disprove god. Second, it isn't our job to; the burden of proof is on the people making the existential claim, and that's you. Ask yourself: why haven't you guys been able to provide evidence yet?

The burden is on the person making the claim. If I asked, "what do believe is the ultimate cause of the universe? a)Supernatural b) Natural c) Don't know. What would you answer? If you answer a or b, you have the burden. The only person who doesn't have he burden is c), an agnostic.

No, that question is asking an opinion, it wanted to know where one has found a preponderance of evidence. None of the answers had a burden of proof. A proposition is a positive declaration of certainty.

If I say it is possible that Esquilax is my friend, I don't have much burden of proof because I am also implying that it is possible that we are not friends. It is so weak of a statement that no proof would be required anyway.

If I say Esquilax is a magical wizard that cured my amputeeism, then a whole shitload of proof is needed.
But if you say you believe Esquilax is a magical wizard, again no proof is required because it is only your unseasoned opinion.
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RE: Why do Atheists spend so much time debatng the existence of God? - by Brakeman - October 15, 2013 at 7:35 am

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