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Originally posted by Lebell
Since you've made a concrete declaration, I ask what your proof is.
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In defence of Argonaut, I respectfully suggest that the burden of proof falls on those who are asserting that god does exist. Argonaut may be wrong to say he 'knows' God doesnt exist . . . . . . but its a bit to easy to swoop on that and demand proof. I remain of the opinion that you CANNOT prove something doesnt exist . . . it doesnt exist and so neither does the 'proof' of its non existance!
I can prove that the bottle of beer in my hand exists . . but I cannot prove that the invisible purple llama sitting beside me does NOT exist.
One always has to remember that the statement "I dont believe God exists" . . is always a response to someone saying that God DOES exist". The cavemen all sat around the camp fire and someone said "that thunder and lightning as actually an omnipotent being on high, who is unhappy with us!", to which the natural response was "I dont beleve that!".
Now the caveman making the original assertion simply cannot say "well you prove I am wrong!". it is up to the person making the assertion to validate their claim, following which, those who disagree can respond and make their case. It is laughable in the extreme to make a wild claim, refuse to offer any evidence, and then challenge those who dont believe you to do all the hard work and try to prove you wrong.