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  • here is the deal. No one has to prove anything. I say this with respect because there are many things that will never be proven enough to satisfy everyone. Those that believe will always believe those that don't won't no matter what has been offered up. There is not a single bit of good that comes out of the debated discussion between both sides. Only a bunch of bashing and hateful words. I have never seen a question posted that has educated or helped anyone by either side.
  • proving that god doesn't exist is an impossibility, just as you can't ever prove that there has never been a man named "tiupyhlkxbnmnhrisuh". that doesn't mean such a man existed. as a rule, the burden in science lies with those who try to prove something is true. proving a negative as universal as the existence of god is an exercise in futility.
  • it doesn't really matter where the burden of proof lies, since neither side can conclusively prove what they believe is right. our personal concept of God can deal in absolutes (i know He exists, i know He doesn't exist) - but no one can present proof that would convince the masses. what good would it do to tell either group to prove their point to view? it can't be done.
  • Nobody. You don't have to prove anything. That's why it's called faith. You have free will and can believe whatever you want to believe, without having to prove it, if it makes you happy and be a good person.
  • Those who wish to use their opinions/facts to change other people's actions. If you say gay marriage is wrong because God said so, you must prove that God exists and that God did in fact say so. Since it is unlikely that anyone would say that people must do this or that because God does not exist, atheists are less likely to be put to such a test. But an atheist who wanted to ban religion would have to proge that God does not exist.
  • The burden of proof always lies with the positive claim. If someone claims that a deity exists, that is a positive claim, and it is their responsibility to show evidence which supports the claim. Burden of proof never lies with those who dispute the positive claim since it is impossible to prove a negative. For example, It is as impossible for me to disprove the existence of a deity as it is impossible to disprove the existence of Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, leprechauns, or dragons.
  • Both. But, neither can. Both groups believe what they do based on faith because, despite being personally convinced neither can prove their contention.
  • If you want ME to believe in what you claim to be real- then it's up to you to prove to me that it does.

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