Let’s talk about logic, but in a way that’s hard to argue with—through math.

Math is the foundation of logic. It’s precise, consistent, and universal. No matter where you are in the world, 1 + 1 will always equal 2. No matter how strongly someone feels otherwise, multiplying anything by zero always results in zero. This basic mathematical truth can help us analyze claims (especially those about the existence of a god).

Breaking It Down Mathematically

1. 1 claim of a god(s) × 0 evidence = 0 God(s)

No matter how passionately someone believes in a god, if there is zero evidence to support that claim, then it amounts to nothing more than an assertion. Just as 100 × 0 is still 0, a thousand claims without evidence still yield nothing. A belief alone doesn’t create reality.

2. 1 claim of a god(s) + 0 evidence = 1 CLAIM (not an actual god)

Adding a claim to zero evidence doesn’t change the equation. It simply results in… a claim. People can claim all kinds of things—aliens living among us, Bigfoot in the woods, psychic powers. But without evidence, these claims remain just that: claims. They don’t prove anything beyond the fact that someone believes them.


Why This Matters

Religious belief often bypasses logic by appealing to faith. Faith, by definition, means believing in something without evidence. But why should we accept that? Would we trust a doctor who prescribes medication without proof that it works? Would we board a plane if the engineers had no evidence it could fly?

The same logic should apply to god claims. If someone asserts that a god exists, they must provide evidence. Otherwise, the claim carries no more weight than any other unevidenced assertion.

Thinking Critically About This

Imagine someone tells you they have a pet dragon. You ask to see it, and they say, “Oh, it’s invisible.” You ask to touch it, and they say, “It’s non-physical.” You ask for any proof at all, and they say, “You just have to believe.” Would you accept that claim?

Now, replace “dragon” with “god.”

If a claim requires blind faith, it isn’t based on logic—it’s based on personal belief, which holds no objective truth. That doesn’t mean people can’t believe in a god, but it does mean they shouldn’t expect others to accept that belief without evidence.

Final Thought: Logic Doesn’t Bend for Faith

Math doesn’t change based on how badly we want something to be true. No matter how many times someone insists 2 + 2 = 5, the numbers say otherwise. The same applies to the claim of a god. Without evidence, it remains an empty assertion, no more real than a wish or a story.

If logic and reason matter, then so should our standards for truth. And if the claim of a god can’t meet those standards, then why should we accept it?