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The Canadian Atheist
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Great.
Now, some of you (theists mostly) seem to be ignorant of something called the "Burden of Proof". This means that the person arguing FOR something, must bring proof of it's existence to the argument.
Say, for example, that I said I had a magic Leprechaun living in my back yard. This Leprechaun (let's call him Seamus for argument's sake) grants wishes and, on command, pee's single malt whiskey.
Now, would you believe me? Of course not, you're a reasonable human being and such stories are childish at best.
But say I had other people that claimed to have seen him, tasted his excellent (if a bit warm) single malt and had their wished granted by him.
Would you then change your mind?
How about if I wrote a book about Seamus? Telling all the great things he does and how, if you don't worship and love him, he'll send you to a terrible place after you die called... Detroit!
Would that frighten you enough to believe in him?
Still no huh? I guess stupid stories like that just lack credibility without proof.
And THAT is why credible evidence is SO important in life. The legal system is pretty much based on it, as is Science.
So, since the burden of proof rests upon you, can I see ONE single, solitary shred of evidence supporting your magic Leprechaun? Or am I headed for Detroit when I die for questioning your Leprechaun's existence?
Hmmmm?
Fun D,
Way to avoid the question, coward.
Oscar,
I know, talking to them is like hitting your head against a brick wall, it only feels good when you stop.
But I have to try at least...
Between,
I know it very well.
Now, can you come back to the question and answer it? That would be a nice change.
Now, some of you (theists mostly) seem to be ignorant of something called the "Burden of Proof". This means that the person arguing FOR something, must bring proof of it's existence to the argument.
Say, for example, that I said I had a magic Leprechaun living in my back yard. This Leprechaun (let's call him Seamus for argument's sake) grants wishes and, on command, pee's single malt whiskey.
Now, would you believe me? Of course not, you're a reasonable human being and such stories are childish at best.
But say I had other people that claimed to have seen him, tasted his excellent (if a bit warm) single malt and had their wished granted by him.
Would you then change your mind?
How about if I wrote a book about Seamus? Telling all the great things he does and how, if you don't worship and love him, he'll send you to a terrible place after you die called... Detroit!
Would that frighten you enough to believe in him?
Still no huh? I guess stupid stories like that just lack credibility without proof.
And THAT is why credible evidence is SO important in life. The legal system is pretty much based on it, as is Science.
So, since the burden of proof rests upon you, can I see ONE single, solitary shred of evidence supporting your magic Leprechaun? Or am I headed for Detroit when I die for questioning your Leprechaun's existence?
Hmmmm?
Fun D,
Way to avoid the question, coward.
Oscar,
I know, talking to them is like hitting your head against a brick wall, it only feels good when you stop.
But I have to try at least...
Between,
I know it very well.
Now, can you come back to the question and answer it? That would be a nice change.