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

I would say no because atheism is not a claim to know god is not real but a position that the evidence is insufficient to accept the claim that a god exists.

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eMortal · M

Atheism is lazy thinking, waiting for non-atheists to do the reasoning for them.

Pikachu

@eMortal

How do you figure?

eMortal · M

@Pikachu isn't it obvious? They want to be entertained.

Pikachu

@eMortal

lol sorry, you lost me.

Atheism is a lazy way of thinking because they want to be entertained?
Can you explain that further?

eMortal · M

@Pikachu well their point is that burden of proof is on side on those who believe in a god.

Pikachu

@eMortal

I think it would be more accurate to say that atheists believe the burden of proof belongs to the side making a positive claim.
The theist says "there is a god" and that carries with it a burden of proof.
The atheist says " there is insufficient reason to accept that claim as true" and that carries no burden of proof.

eMortal · M

@Pikachu exactly. Waiting to be entertained.

Pikachu

@eMortal

[quote]Waiting to be entertained[/quote]

Hmm no...i don't think that's a very realistic characterization.