2007-03-16 05:41:35 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The one making the extrordinary claims.
I dont know why this is so hard for fundies to understand. They always ask that we prove God doesnt exist... I cant prove unicorns dont exist, can I? How can one prove a negative???
Lawyers have a term called "unicorn defense" - thats when someone is blaming a non-existant, imaginary person for the crime they are accused off... The Lawyer cannot PROVE that this imaginary person doesnt exist - but it is up to the defendant (Or, the one claiming the imaginary friend) to prove that this person was responsible for the crime...
2007-03-16 05:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If one makes a claim, then that person should have the burden of proof. If I claim that the moon is made of green cheese, the burden of proof rests on me. If I claim that the universe was created in six days by some all-powerful god, then the burden of proof is on me.
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2007-03-16 05:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a logical argument the burden of proof is always on the person making an assertion or proposition.
Unfortunately there are too many illogical people.
2007-03-16 05:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by TLG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the existence of God, theists carry the burden of proof.
For evolution, evolutionists carry the burden of proof.
For a criminal trial, the prosecution carries the burden of proof.
2007-03-16 05:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The claimant. What qualifies as a 'proof' is a problem. I look around and see proofs. My changed life is a proof. Asking and seeking are acceptable in my perspective. Skepticism is fine. Honestly questioning is critical.
Disingenuous q&a doesn't do much more than create tension, a chuckle, an argument or all three.
2007-03-16 05:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by super Bobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burden of proof goes to the person making the accusation or claim, otherwise it is just an opinion, not truth.
2007-03-16 05:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by Wisdom in Faith 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No because it really is a press release. If absence of information meant information of absence, then you definitely'd be suitable, even if it doesn't. 'there is not any God' is a press release, and for this reason it calls for information. Having no reason to believe in something, lacking perception, and believing something to no longer exist are 2 numerous issues. it extremely is the enormous difference between sturdy/valuable atheism, and weak/detrimental atheism.
2016-11-25 23:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call having the truth a burden.
When a Blind person is given sight, are they still "burdened" by their blindness?
Meloncholy and Ignorance is for the week, and the Socially Retarded.
The truth is for those who really want to see, and are willing to take the steps to find it.
One Life, One Chance.
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2007-03-16 06:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by sanguinehuman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God says not to debate over His word therefore God has nothing to prove. He is the Great I Am, the Alpha and the Omega. Step outside and watch the wind blowing the trees, such is the Spirit of God. Plant a seed in the ground and watch it die, then take root and flourish into a beautiful plant; such is the Spirit of God. Do you have children, nephews, nieces? When you look into their innocent eyes, eyes without sin, guilt, malice, such is the Spirit of God.
2007-03-16 05:51:41 · answer #9 · answered by scooter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The one who claims to know something is true. And you CAN prove a negative if the definition of the item to disprove is self-contradictory.
2007-03-16 05:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋