WOTM: No Evidence
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In this video, I wanted to explain, both seriously, and with a bit o' cheek, why I say there's no evidence for things like the existence of God, or the resurrection of Jesus. Some in the community will take a more modest position saying there's no "good" or "compelling" evidence. I say there's no evidence, full stop. And I think I have good and compelling reasons to take that position (see what I did there?). I think (hope) you'll agree. I'm simply not letting believers in the Tribal War god of Abraham push back the goal posts.
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Comments (12)
One thing I like to point out to theists getting all knock-kneed over the god's powers and miracles is that no matter what an omnipotent being does, the response should always be, "meh." Because miracles and shit is what you should *expect* from an omnipotent being. Nothing it does should be amazing because nothing it does is the slightest bit difficult for it. "Create a galaxy? (shrug) Sure, why not?"
So many believers rely on personal, subjective "experiences" as their "evidence." Rather than get into a debate about subjective vs objective evidence, I too refer to 'compelling and objective' evidence, to skip that step. Subjective experience is a "claim" to us, but it's "evidence" to them.
Great video. I love arguments about this subject that bring up Jesus' promise about having faith as a grain of mustard seed--which should empower them to make their own miracles. The best folks like them seem to come up with are movies (fiction, of course) about people with near death experiences.
What is so frustrating: it is 2023, we are facing (and causing) an existential crisis for our species' survival - and we still have to deal with this ancient but childish religious crap.
Yeah, I hafta admit... I say there is no GOOD evidence.
I didn’t persuade you?
Also, I agree there is no evidence.
typo in description 'saying there's now "good"' - should be 'no'
Thanks.
Well, this explains why I'm not getting a new front-load washing machine, I guess.
You hit upon one of my pet peeves. All these philosophical arguments from theists don't mean a thing to me. Show me one, just one shred of real evidence, evidence that we all generally hold in high regard. Don't just talk in meaningless platitudes and indulge in obfuscation
Wha…? Y'mean… the dime I once found under my pillow in the morning was NOT evidence that the Tooth Fairy exists…!?!