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Is there any burden of proof on atheists to disprove the existence of a god? [Spirituality & Religion]

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SW-User
Ok..I think I might be slightly confused by this question. What exactly did you ask? I guess the "burden of proof" part is what throws me off. :)
@SW-User

So it could be said that someone claiming that god exists has a burden to prove that god exists if he wants us to accept that claim. This goes for any claim.

In the god debate, a theist will often claim that an atheist must prove that god does NOT exist or else the theist's claim remains valid.
SW-User
Oh. Then the answer is still no to me. Since I personally feel neither side to this has any factual proof that can be seen or denied with the naked eye, then there shouldn't be any burden, obligation or duty to prove or disprove...especially if neither side is open to that prospect which is usually the case. Like you said..It goes for any claim.

Just the way I see it.