Atheism is based on faith
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| − | + | This argument says that non-belief in a god requires just as much [[faith]] as belief does. | |
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| + | This is a mistaken assertion that is based on the [[equivocation]] fallacy. For more information on the various definitions, see the entry on [[Faith]]. | ||
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| + | ==Counter-Arguments== | ||
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| + | Something to do with [[burden of proof]]. | ||
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| + | Most people don't believe in leprechauns, but they don't have FAITH that there aren't any leprechauns. | ||
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| + | See also: [[Atheist vs. Agnostic]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:39, 14 June 2006
This argument says that non-belief in a god requires just as much faith as belief does.
This is a mistaken assertion that is based on the equivocation fallacy. For more information on the various definitions, see the entry on Faith.
Counter-Arguments
Something to do with burden of proof.
Most people don't believe in leprechauns, but they don't have FAITH that there aren't any leprechauns.
See also: Atheist vs. Agnostic
