The article “On Being Atheist” by HJ McCloskey provides many insights from the atheist perspective. It provides a comparison with the opposing theistic perspective regarding the existence of God. He argues the reasons and virtues of believing in atheism in order to prove its superiority over theism as a source of strength. In the essay, McCloskey refers to arguments such as the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and arguments from design as evidence. He argues that since there is no evidence to prove that these arguments are true, then they are not and that for this reason the idea of ​​the mere existence of God should be removed from our thinking. McCloskey's argument is an age-old ploy used by atheists to use logic and emotion to conform individuals to their beliefs, their definition of God, and why God should be completely forgotten. This evidence may be considered strong by like-minded individuals and it may confirm the beliefs of a skeptical believer, but it is not the origin from which religious belief flourishes. The development of beliefs such as belief in the existence of God arises from various factors and reasons. One reason could be related to the idea of ​​free will that every human being possesses, allowing them to choose to believe whether or not they have a majestic creator. Indeed, McCloskey in his arguments against the evidence is correct that it does not prove the existence of God or religious beliefs. But his agreement is unacceptable because the existence of God cannot be proven or disproved based on scientific reasoning. Just because there is no proof of His existence does not mean God does not exist. Regardless, the fact is that God is the perfect way to prove the origin of all creation...... middle of paper ......y and presents no evidence disproving the existence of God. Being a theist myself, I can only defend my position on the existence of God based on the knowledge I have acquired. It is through knowing and reading the Scriptures that I see God as the source of all comfort and that He does indeed exist. Works Cited[1] McCloskey, HJ “On Being an Atheist.” Question 1. February 1968.[2] Ibid, p. 62.[3] Evans and Manis. Philosophy of Religion: Thinking about Faith (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009. p. 74-75.[4] Ibid., p. 75.[5] McCloskey, HJ p. 63.[6] Evans and Manis, p. 77.[7] McCloskey, HJ p. 64.[8] Evans and Manis. p. 80.[9] McCloskey. p. 67.[10] Evans and Manis, p. 83.[11] McCloskey. p. 64.[12] Craig, William Lane, Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics, 3rd ed. (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2008).. 76.