Is it not up to Religion to prove the existence of God?

Question

It certainly is not up to Science to disprove this absurd theory, no more than it is Science's responsibility to show that when you jump off a tall building, the probability is that you will make a mess of the sidewalk below.

Answer 1

Yes.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. If someone makes a claim that is contrary to common sense and evidence it is their responsibility to provide evidence.

Bertrand Russell used the example of a china teapot in orbit around the sun. It is impossible to prove such a small object isn't there on the opposite side of the sun to us, but that doesn't mean you have to give the theory any credibility. If I claim it is there, it is up to me to show it to you or be laughed at.

Same with the religious. Show us your god, the one you claim exists, but for which there is not a single shred of evidence, or we'll keep laughing at you.

Answer 2

No, it's specifically not religion's job to prove the existence of god. Where would religion be if they had to go about providing evidence for stuff?! That's much too hard. Proving things is science's job. If science doesn't feel like proving or disproving the existence of god, that's not a problem. Let's face it - the people who have an imaginary friend who is a big beard in the sky are never going to accept any proof that doesn't back up their preconceptions anyway.

Answer 3

Well actually there is a book called "There Is A God" (with "No" crossed out and "A" written above it) subtitle "How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind." It is written by Antony Flew, who wrote the most well-read essay on atheism in the world a long time ago. It does not support any one religion, just shows his journey from atheism to theism, and this journey is completely based on scientific fact. It is not about miracles, no miraculous conversion, it is about scientific facts leading him to believe in a god.
http://www.amazon.com/There-God-Notorious-Atheist-Changed/dp/0061335290
Don't be so quick to say that our side has no evidence, just because that's the way you want it to be. I'm aware that there is evidence for atheism. However, until you have done very, very thorough research, do NOT suppose that simply because lots of other atheists totally ignore any proof of any religion does not mean there isn't any. Look outside of the sources who agree with you. I am a Christian conservative, and I watch both Fox and CNN, read the New York Times and Christianity Today, and read everything from Moveon.org to Ann Coulter (and no, I do not agree with most of what either Ann Coulter OR moveon.org says, but both occasionally have valid points). I am informed. Can you say the same if you only read what other atheists write? (I also do my own research about what science points to God, and what points away. Physics, astronomy, etc. largely point to, evolutionary biology points away.)
At a recent conference about whether science and religion inherently contradict each other, PhDs all.
Evolutionary biologist: *atheistic speech*
Physicist: Well, [insert biologist's name, I forgot], you're not really a scientist, you're just an evolutionary biologist. (And yes, he was being serious, and not trying to be harsh.)
"My road to Atheism was paved by science...but, ironically, so was my later journey to God."
-Lee Strobel

<3, a well-informed Christian

Answer 4

Attempting to prove or disprove the existence of god by any means of human knowledge is pointless. If there's a god, that being is beyond our understanding. And doesn't religion require faith? Proof would put an end to faith forever, and that would mean the end of religion.

Answer 5

Both sides attempt to make sense of reality. Science seeks a logical chain of events that traces back to a 'big bang' in the midst of nothingness (but assures us it will work that one out in due time). Religion accepts that the human mind is finite and that there is something going on beyond what we can comprehend. They say 'it looks like we will have to look at the evidence this fellow god has provided in support of his claim that he created the universe, and if we come to trust the facts he gives, and the character he reveals, we will just have to have faith in the things that he tells us are true, that are beyond our power to comprehend. Meanwhile science stands scratching its head because its logic has reached the outter limit (a 'big bang' from nothing, how can that be Cedric?).
Either way is something is there, it is there, and no amount of talk will make it any more or less real.

Answer 6

If you are suggesting that it is Science's responsibility to prove the existence of, for example, the transcendental experience and to explain it, then you are simply holding it and other religious experiences to a standard different from that to which you hold a suicidal one. That is a double standard. And double standards are wrong.

It is the responsibility of religion to help us live with the totality of our existence, period. There are many ways of doing that. There are many religions. And there are people who do it with varying success by denying formal religion. If you want to do that, fine.

But we might have good reasons for disagreeing with your premises.

Answer 7

I think, one thing that's interesting, is that if you look at the Greek gods, they're normally in human form (aside from changing into animals for various reason). If horses made gods, they would probably look like horses, not men. In any case. What your asking is a touchy subject. Some people think it's a good idea, others, not so much. Perhaps leaving the two alone, and keeping them seperate might be good, but when you think about it, the two brands can work together incredibly well. NASA found a day missing in time. Who knew the 'answer' would be in the Christian Bible? It's atleast, one explaination.

Answer 8

How many times has the bible been written this meaning has changed by each writer? For example if we read the same book wouldn't we see something totally different? If scientist has a theory about god exist and they can't prove god ( or who ever you worship, no disrespect) what else can't they prove like portals, rebirth etc

Answer 9

No, that has already been proven if it was up to religion to do it it would be a total disaster with over 3,000 different religions and teach different doctrines of men, they still do not know the color of the man.

Answer 10

Most of the time it is science that deals absurd theory about the existence of God which is so annoying. It is our hearts who we should follow and what God have thought us.