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Author Topic:   The Anti-Atheistic Argument
Casey Powell 
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01-04-2007 1:44 PM


This is an argument that I've yet to see refuted by anybody that I call the Anti-Atheistic Argument. It takes a position that we could start out Atheists, and then become Theists and that would be just as legitimate as the contrary position, that we start out Theists:
The Anti-Atheistic Argument
P1: Atheists claim that they have no belief in God.
P2: In order to have no belief in God, a belief in God could not be known to exist.
P3: Since a belief in God is known to exist, then the Atheistic position is a Theistic position that is against a belief in God or not a position at all to assess.
C: If its a Theism that is Against Theism, then its self defeating and false. If its not a position in regards to religion, we need not be concerned about it since it does not exist.

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01-04-2007 4:24 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Casey Powell
01-04-2007 1:44 PM


Not Inclined to Promote
I don't feel this topic would lead to a fruitful or civil discussion.
I'm not inclined to promote this topic and will close this thread if another Admin doesn't take up your cause by Monday morning.

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