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When asked, Atheists generally state that their atheism is caused by a reasonable evaluation of the facts and evidence, and a rational decision to disbelieve.
When asked, Atheists generally state that their atheism is caused by a reasonable evaluation of the facts and evidence, and a rational decision to disbelieve.
=== Reasons given by critics of atheism ===
=== Reasonable explanations for atheism ===
Critics of atheism provide a number of other explanations for atheism, based on their belief that atheism is not grounded in reason:
Critics of atheism provide a number of other explanations for atheism:
* '''Rebellion:''' Some argue that Atheism stems from a deliberate choice to ignore the reality of God's existence<ref>"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse..." —{{Bible ref|Romans|1|19-20|version=NKJV}}</ref>
* '''Rebellion:''' Some argue that Atheism stems from a deliberate choice to ignore the reality of God's existence<ref>"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse..." —{{Bible ref|Romans|1|19-20|version=NKJV}}</ref>