The burden of proof lies with those making extraordinary claims from "summary" of The God Delusion - by Richard Dawkins by Instaread
According to Richard Dawkins, when someone makes an extraordinary claim, it is their responsibility to provide evidence to support that claim. This is a fundamental principle of scientific inquiry. In the absence of evidence, there is no reason to believe in the truth of the claim. The burden of proof, therefore, lies with those who are making the extraordinary assertion. This principle applies to all claims, but it is particularly relevant when it comes to religious beliefs. Many religious claims are extraordinary in nature, involving supernatural beings and events that defy the laws of nature. In the absence of concrete evidence, there is no reason to accept these claims as true. Dawkins argues that religious believers often try to shift the burden of proo...
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