Burden of Proof

Discussions of religion always seem to revolve around shifting the burden of proof. If one can squarely set the responsibility for proof on one or the other side, then the conclusions seem self evident.

This is not so different from any relationship, I suppose. If your presumption going into a/an discussion/argument is that you are going to remain together, then the steps to reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing become clear. If your presumption is a presumption of separateness, then the steps to letting go, moving on, and healing become clear.

I think that faith, like is like a relationship. Both start with a decision.