Something that is certain is, by definition, something that cannot be otherwise. Some examples: 2+2=4; triangles have three sides; etc. These things are necessarily the case; they do not admit doubt. 2+2=3, or a 4-sided triangle, are logically incoherent.
God, on the other hand, does not necessarily exist. In other words, there is nothing at all that logically prevents God from existing or not existing. God admits of doubt; God is not necessarily the case. Now, as the title indicates, this is a weirdly simple argument, and for this reason I have both great faith in it (Occam’s razor) and I am also suspicious of it (why have I never heard it articulated like this?).
So, dear reader, your input on the validity of the preceding argumentation is welcomed. This issue, is, of course, of paramount importance for the following reason. If my argument is correct, we are justified in facing those who say, “Well, I know God does(n’t) exist,” and punching them squarely in the jaw before seeking shelter in the secure fortress of reason.*
Thanks for reading.
*I jest; by no means do I advocate the punching of morons.**
**I do, however, advocate calling them names.
