Clearly, there is much and varied evidence of the existence of GOD. What will the atheist say about this? An atheist will of course argue that this evidence is inadequate and fails to prove the existence of GOD.
Meanwhile, around this question grows the eternal philosophical debate between believers and nonbelievers, a discussion of which is beyond the scope of this chapter. It is important to note, however, that even if the evidence is controversial, it carries serious weight, which cannot be ignored.
People are convinced of the validity of the evidence of the existence of GOD. Among these supporters are first-rate professional philosophers, whose intellectual skills are well known and valued in the academic and philosophical world, even among their opponents. Among them are Alvin Plantinga, Robert Adams, Paul Copan, George of Broads, Philip Quinn, Linda Zagzebski, Del Ratzsch, William Alston, David Clark, Robin Collins, J.P. Moreland, and Charles Taliaferro.
These points can be disputed, as atheist philosophers do, but the professionalism of their advocates cannot be denied when it comes to analyzing logical and philosophical arguments. If they believe that the evidence for the existence of GOD is valid, then it is probably not a false or ridiculous opinion, as some atheists claim.
