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Line 45: − Theists often criticize atheism as being contrary to persuasive argument. [[Arguments for the existence of God]] include:+ − * [[Teleological argument]]: The universe exhibits overwhelming evidence of deliberate, intelligent, purposeful design, which implies an [[intelligent design]]er;+ − * [[Cosmological argument]]: Every event in our universe necessarily has a cause. However, it is impossible that there should be an unending chain of causes going back. Therefore, there necessarily must be a cause ''distinct'' from the universe as we know it which is capable of causing all things and is itself uncaused. That [[First Cause]] is God. − * [[Ontological argument]]: Since existence is inherent to the definition of God, it is impossible to conceive of God without conceiving of Him as existing; − * Historical arguments for the existence of God: Arguments stemming from historical accounts and archaeological evidence; − * Experiential arguments for the existence of God: Arguments based on personal experience and human intuition;
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===Atheism is Contrary to Reasonable Argument===
===Atheism is Contrary to Reasonable Argument===
Actually, it doesn't. Nevermind.
==Atheists in America are generally less charitable==
==Atheists in America are generally less charitable==