God is an hypothesis, and, as such, stands in need of proof: the onus probandi rests on the theist.

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The onus probandi is Latin for "the burden of proof." It is a rule of law that is used in criminal cases. The accused is supposed to provide sufficient evidence showing the crime was committed. If they cannot, then they are acquitted. Abraham Lincoln said, “God is an hypothesis, and, as such, stands in need of proof: the onus probandi rests on the theist.”

Source: The Necessity Of Atheism And Other Essays

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