Micheal Scriven

"the presumption of atheism"

- the burden of proof lies with the theist

- we should assume there is no god unless someone can prove there is one(like the presumption of innocence in the justice system)

-counter argument= You should begin as agnostic

Theism= god exists
Atheism= god does not exist
Agnosticism= neutral

- 90% of americans believe in god

-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?

-method of rationality
1-Be willing to admit that you could be wrong
2-Avoid attachment to beliefs