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Rosé

I was told that because I do not believe I a deity due to lack of evidence, that this is a logical fallacy?

asked on Sunday, Jul 23, 2017 11:52:09 AM by Rosé

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Bo Bennett, PhD
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Not believing something due to a lack of evidence is not a fallacy; it is the foundation of reason.
answered on Sunday, Jul 23, 2017 11:55:49 AM by Bo Bennett, PhD

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Dr. Greg
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I would say that your reasoning is not fallacious. As a believer myself, my response would address the evidence. I believe there is evidence in abundance of a Creator. However, the reasoning itself is not fallacious.
answered on Monday, Jul 24, 2017 09:29:59 AM by Dr. Greg

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