The burden of proof lies with believers, not atheists from "summary" of Ateist Manifesto by Michel Onfray
Believers in gods must bear the burden of proof. If they believe in a deity, they must provide evidence. It is not the responsibility of atheists to disprove the existence of gods. The onus is on those who claim that such beings exist. The burden of proof lies squarely on the shoulders of believers. They must present convincing arguments and evidence to support their claims. Atheists are not making any positive claims about the existence of gods. They are simply stating that there is a lack of evidence to support the belief in such beings. The burden of proof does not fall on those who question or reject the existence of gods. It falls on those who assert that gods exist. Believers must provide evidence to support their claims. Believers often rely on faith as their justification for believing in gods. They argue that their faith is enough t...
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