Article #1 on Atheism
Atheists like to present themselves to the public as lovers of science who will follow the facts wherever it may lead. However, these people are not innocent victims of ignorance who would be persuaded by sufficient evidence. The presupposition here is that no evidence has been provided and therefore Atheism is both reasonable and plausible.
Do you believe that the burden of proof is upon religion to prove the existence of God?
According to the Bible, there is no such thing as an Atheist, because the evidence is everywhere and undeniable (Rom. 1:18-21). Therefore, Atheism is both unreasonable and implausible. In biblical terms, this is to say that Atheism is foolish.
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” – Psalm 14:1
Atheists are called fools because they are intentionally denying reality. They know that God is real in their conscience, and even though they possess this knowledge, they go on pretending that God isn’t real out of personal preference. “The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” (Ps. 10:4). Atheists are not honestly analyzing the evidence of Deity. They are corrupt to the core with a conflict of interest (Jn. 3:19-21). They don’t want God to exist! Naturally, as sinners, they would prefer to live a life of sin with no consequences in eternity.
“And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” – John 3:19-21
A benevolent God would not leave unbelievers in darkness with no exposure to the light and no way of escape. Mankind has been endowed by our Creator to universally possess a knowledge about God (Rom. 1:18-21). This knowledge, however limited in the beginning, dawns upon the soul when children reach an age of maturity (Isa. 7:16, Deut. 1:39). Depending on how each individual person responds, they will either retain this knowledge or lose it. In other words, they will increase in wisdom or foolishness in the process of time (Rom. 1:21-32, Ps. 14:1). A correct response includes glorifying and serving God with gratitude and thankfulness (Rom. 1:21).
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 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: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” – Rom. 1:18-21
Truth is powerfully communicated to the soul from “creation”. It is divinely shown to all men, and therefore it is universally known by all men without exception. This is a supernatural experience that is accomplished through natural things. The evidence for God in nature speaks for itself! Reflecting on this, a psalmist poetically declared, “There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.” (Ps. 19:3). The message being communicated causes sinners to behold two things about God: “His eternal power and Godhead”.
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