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Daily Defense Podcast
#364 The Cosmic Teapot - Jimmy Akin
Dec 30, 2023
Jimmy Akin, a podcaster and author, joins the show to discuss the 'Cosmic Teapot' argument used by atheists to challenge the burden of proof for God's existence. They explore why this argument is unnecessary and emphasize the importance of engaging with the merits of the case when arguing against God's existence.
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- The burden of proof lies with the person trying to convince others of their position, whether it is proving the existence of God or a teapot.
- The teapot argument fails to consider the importance of evidence in determining the likelihood of something's existence and highlights the importance of thoroughly examining the evidence when arguing against God's existence.
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The Burden of Proof
The teapot argument is not necessary as the burden of proof lies with the person trying to convince others of their position. If a believer wants to convince an atheist of God's existence, the believer has the burden of proof, and vice versa. Thus, the teapot argument does not hold weight in this context.
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