An interesting article I read....

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as i have said that they cannot PROVE he doesnt exist, so they BELIEVE he doesnt exist.

In a way, I'm actually the opposite of your theory. Christians cannot prove that He DOES exist so I have doubts. I don't doubt it because I can't prove He does. I doubt because they can't prove it. I don't need to prove to myself. If someone believes so much in something's existence, then it's up to them to prove it to me. Let me compare it with the theme of this web forum. Mike, you tell me your CRX makes 237hp. I don't believe you. It's not going to be up to me to prove that your car does what you say it does. You claim it, so you back it up.

I'm no atheist, by the way. Later, QD.

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In a way, I'm actually the opposite of your theory. Christians cannot prove that He DOES exist so I have doubts. I don't doubt it because I can't prove He does. I doubt because they can't prove it. I don't need to prove to myself. If someone believes so much in something's existence, then it's up to them to prove it to me. Let me compare it with the theme of this web forum. Mike, you tell me your CRX makes 237hp. I don't believe you. It's not going to be up to me to prove that your car does what you say it does. You claim it, so you back it up.

I'm no atheist, by the way. Later, QD.

I understand what you are saying, you are placing the burden of proof on the christians or whatever to prove to the "non believers" that some deity exists. I would totally agree with you if the people who believe are forcing their will on the atheists.

But our country has freedom of religion, people can worship mickey mouse if they want to. IF a section of people want to believe in jesus, then they should be allowed to. If atheists dont believe in jesus or god, that is their right.

the deity believers shouldnt be enforcing their faith on the atheists anymore than the atheists trying to enforce their beliefs on the christians.

and we are also a majority rules society. majority believe in God, so one who lives here, should be respectful for the countries origins and belief system. IF i lived in Saudi Arabia i wouldnt be suing their govt because they praise Allah.

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I understand what you are saying, you are placing the burden of proof on the christians or whatever to prove to the "non believers" that some deity exists. I would totally agree with you if the people who believe are forcing their will on the atheists.

I'm with you, Mike. I'm talking about those same people or anyone that wants me to become a believer. Not just in general. But I also can include that if I wanted to start going to church to learn more, I would expect them to show me what they have to show God is real. Later, QD.