The burden of proof

[Eilonnwy]

Agreed. It seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding that theists have, that we atheist must prove our disbelief but in anything scientific or life in general, the person who makes the claim must provide the proof. If I said I had 9 fingers you'd say prove it! (I do have all 10, btw) It reminds me of an 4chan/anonymous meme "Pics, or it didn't happen!"

But somehow relgion has twisted their claim to be truth and that you must have proof to disbelieve. And then they have the audicity to say faith is proof! Or look around at life, that's proof! Or, I feel Jesus so it must be true! And then wonder why we don't accept these arguments as proof.