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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword
I didn't say converting was the aim of this thread. When I meant that your aim was to convert people I didn't even mean to sound as though I am only talking about religion. If what you want out of a debate is simply two people arguing until someone admits they are wrong then I think you are missing out on what an informal debate is.
What I am saying is that an informal debate goes beyond the other person admitting they are wrong. Even if they never change their beliefs it is still worth doing if you feel you can learn something.
As for the question of whether I have evidence that God doesn't exist, I don't have to have evidence. The burden of proof is on those who claim there is a god.
I don't care so much about the argument about whether God exists or not. I care more about why someone should believe/not believe in its existence.
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couldn't be said better...debates rarely end with someone admitting they are wrong. however, having a debate introduces ideas and promotes understanding why the other person thinks they way they do. and maybe it can lead to some different trains of thought for both people. i can't stand a debate that turns into a personal attack, however. that is just ignorant.
as for me...i am agnostic, even though that is an incredible generalization of my beliefs. it implies i haven't taken the time to think about my beliefs, but that is not the case. i have my own theories on spirituality. i feel the universe is intelligent and everything is connected. even atoms and the particles that make them up have been shown to act with intelligence and purpose...so in a way...you could say that is god.