Pim: Perhaps because he believes that there is indeed no evidence of the
existance of a deity ? How different is this from claiming that a deity
does exist ? Although the latter one lacks the evidence to support
itself.
Keithp: Let me see if I understand you, here. Are you claiming that the
statement "There is no evidence for the existence of a deity" is true?
And if you are, is this claim scientific ?
lacks observation, theory and falsification. Of course since the claim is
of supernatural origin this is not surprising since science cannot really
address such issues.
My question is "where is the evidence" ? Where is the support of such a
claim ?
There isn't, it's purely based on faith and acceptance of something that
cannot be observed. Russell is asking for evidence since he believes that
there is none. I agree with him but am willing to look at the 'evidence'
if someone is willing to present it ?