Atheists... why do you believe that God doesn't exist?

[fr0d0]

Of course belief in the xtian god is not a matter of evidence or proof, it is a faith-option. It is the honoring of an inner hunch for which no corroborating evidence can be found. It is probably grounded in an impulse not to go through life as a muggle. If it stopped there, it would be an honorable option. Clearly there are mysteries in the world, not all of which are likely to fall to science. Staying open to what little birds have to tell you can keep you connected to the mystery. Unfortunately it seems every xtian is offered a devil's bargain: have faith in the mystery as you find it - or - trade that in on the set of pseudo facts they call the bible. Few xtians are capable of true faith. Most will opt for the smug superiority afforded by the bible.

Never a wiser word spoken.

I wouldn't call logical deduction a hunch though.

And I think the facts are OK. It's their use and abuse that's the problem. And wow what a problem

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If you're saying that skepticism = ignorance I have no quarrel with you. You confirmed what I said above.

Personally I need reason to dismiss something. Otherwise my opinion is neutral.

My dog won an award after he jumped through a burning hoop to save a circus baby from dingos.

Is your opinion on this claim neutral? Explain.

Do I trust you? I know a little about you from what I know of you on here.
Do I think this is a true statement? Given the context I'm doubtful. I'd give the story a 5% chance of being truthful.

See... I have knowledge and context to form an opinion. That opinion is personal to me, since I will have seen and understood your input here on AF differently to everyone else.

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(pocaracas' fr0d0 premise),

hehe, I liked that one!

At least it's accurate: it's yours