Why There Is No God: Simple Responses to 20 Common Arguments for the Existence of God

by Armin Navabi

In reality, the only necessary argument against believing in God is simply that there is no evidence that any gods exist. An atheist doesn't need to justify her lack of belief any further.

once one has a high enough level of certainty about something, they usually treat it as certain for the sake of practicality.

Whether you're praying to win a war or a football game, you're also praying for the people on the opposing side to lose.

According to some believers, God answers prayers in one of three ways: “Yes,” “No,” and “Wait.” This sounds reasonable and even wise before you realize that this explanation is inherently meaningless. In fact, those three answers cover every possible outcome of any event.

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conceived in a mind.

In fact not "conceived" in a mind but "observed" by a (human) mind, so the argument collapses at this point.

Meaning can be found outside of religion, and seeking one’s own meaning in life can be far more fulfilling than following the rules of an outside religious authority.

We have the ability to create meaning for our lives by setting worthwhile goals, working to improve the lives of those around us, enjoying our time on earth, making connections to other humans and loving our families. All of these activities are worthwhile, and none of them require the existence of God.

There are no holy atheist scriptures, no atheist pope and no atheist rituals, tenets, creeds, code or authority.

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