In the debate about whether or no god exists, is the burden of proof on the theist to prove he does or the atheist to prove he doesn't? [Spirituality & Religion]

And please, none of this hippy, huggy feel-good bullshit about "neither side has to prove it! just let people believe what they want!"

It's a debate. We're not handing out participation ribbons.

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MasterofNone · 26-30, M

Neither side has to prove it! Just let people believe what they want.
Hand me out my participation ribbon.

BlondOne89 · 31-35, F

@lockedupforgood: The problem is some theists want to teach their religion as the factual truth. I don't care what other people believe, but I do care when they start to try to make others believe it or to live according to their god's laws.

MasterofNone · 26-30, M

@BlondOne89: It is less about God and more about religions. Scrap them rules (for e.g. preaching) and it won't matter whether someone is a theist or not.
It is human nature to convince other people into believing what you believe.