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Originally posted by rogue49
I would like you to do the reverse.
"Prove" to me that there is NOT something that connects it all.
That there is NOT an overlying purpose or being to the universe.
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Rogue, you must know it is impossible to prove a negative; that's the reason civilised systems of law assume innocence and the burden rests with the prosecution to prove guilt.
If we follow the argument suggested by asaris, then every event has a cause. We also know that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, my question for those who have faith is: given your belief in a god do you also believe in an anti-god?
I am an athiest, it suits my life and intuitively feels right; although it is probably as much a product of my education and upbringing as any rationale decision process (can anyone say "bounded rationality"). That said, I have tried for many years to understand the attraction of faith and largely failed. I would be interested to know of anything you think I should study to help me see the alternative view - except the bible, obviously, I have enough good fiction on my bookshelves already.