From: Clint Ault
Subject: Friday Nov 22

Theories of Knowledge
Friday Nov 22 "The Presumption of Atheism"

Theism-god exists
Atheism-god does not exist
Agnosticism-Don't or can't know that god exists

Michael Scriven-"The Presumption of Atheism"
-The burden of proof lies with the theist.
-We should presume there is no god unless someone can there is a god (like presumption of innocence in US justice system)

CRI counter-argument
-You should begin as Agnostic
-Theism is plausible, not initially absurd
-90% of American believe in a higher power

The problem of subjectivity
-We tend to cling to our own beliefs and reject contrary beliefs
-How do we know that we are right and others are wrong?

Ways to be rational:
1. Being willing to admit that you are wrong
2.Avoid attachment to beliefs