The closer you are to God, the quicker your prayers will be answered

Now, I know that my opponent's argument was astounding, but I'd like the readers to hear what I have to say before they make their final decision. This debate all comes down to one point; whether or not God exists. Judging by the comments, I know that some people were confused as to why this was so. To clarify, if God does not exist, then pro cannot prove that distance will affect the speed of the prayers. Now, my opponent's argument hinges on the fact that "two billion Christians, thirteen million Jews and over a billion Muslims can't be wrong, can they? " Now, just because a lot of people believe something does not make it true. Hell, 4 billion people on earth can believe that 1 + 1 = 3, but that does not make it true. Belief does not create fact. Basically, people want to believe that there is a God out there. They want to believe that someone's taking care of you, that there is something after death, something to look forward too. They want to believe that there is justice in the universe, even if it only come after death. Of course, a large majority of the religious on earth have had their beliefs compounded into them since birth. But people's wishes, or fears, do not result in the creation of some omnipotent power. It does not create a "God" And in response to my opponents second argument, one sentence is enough, my opponent's personification of God as some cruel being is irrelevant, as God does not exist. He has no personality. And here is a little bit more evidence, to wrap up my part of this debate. As the readers see it, I urge them to negate the resolution, purely because God does not exist, and therefore, pro cannot prove his side of the case. TRANSCENDENTAL ARGUMENT God doesn't exist. If God doesn't exist, then if reason exists, then God doesn't exist. Reason exists. Therefore, God doesn't exist. COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT If I say something doesn't have a cause, it doesn't have a cause. I say the universe doesn't have a cause. Therefore, the universe doesn't have a cause. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (I) I define God to be X. Since I cannot conceive of X, X must not exist. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (II) I can't conceive of a perfect God. One of the qualities of perfection is existence. Therefore, God doesn't exist. MODAL ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT God doesn't exist. God, if existing, is either necessary or unnecessary. God is not necessary, therefore God must be unnecessary. Therefore, God doesn't exist. TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT Check out the world/universe/giraffe. Isn't it complex? Evolution (aka random chance) is a good enough explanation for me how they became so complex. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM BEAUTY (aka TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT II) Isn't that baby/sunset/flower/tree beautiful? Evolution (aka random chance) is a good enough explanation for me how they became so beautiful. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM LACK OF MIRACLES (I) My aunt had cancer. The doctors gave her all these horrible treatments. My aunt prayed to God, but she died from her cancer anyway. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM CREATION VS EVOLUTION If evolution is true, then creationism is false, and therefore God doesn't exist. Creation can't be true, since I lack the mental capacity to understand it and am not at all interested in studying it; moreover, to accept its truth would cause me to be uncomfortable Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM LACK OF FEAR If God exists then I'm going to Hell. I'm not afraid of Hell. New Jersey is much worse. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM THE BIBLE [Arbitrary passage from OT] [Arbitrary passage from NT] Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM INTELLIGENCE Look, there's really no point in me trying to explain the whole thing to you stupid theists -- it's too complicated for you to understand. God doesn't exist whether you like it or not. Therefore, doesn't God exist. ARGUMENT FROM UNINTELLIGENCE Okay, I don't pretend to be as intelligent as you guys -- you're obviously very well read. But I read the Skeptics Annotated Bible, and nothing you say can convince me that God exists. I don't feel him in my heart, and you are lying when you say you can feel him and see him working in your life. John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son into the world, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish from the earth? " That just proves what a evil, sadistic loser your God is. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM LACK OF BELIEF If God exists, then I should believe in Him. I don't believe in God. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM INTIMIDATION See my fist? Therefore, God doesn't exist. PARENTAL ARGUMENT My mommy and daddy told me that God doesn't exist. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM NUMBERS Millions and millions of people don't believe in God. They can't all be wrong, can they? Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM ABSURDITY (aka THE MOST COMMON ATHEIST ARGUMENT) B---s---! Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM ECONOMY God doesn't exist, you bastards! Therefore, God doesn't exist. BOATWRIGHT'S ARGUMENT Ha ha ha. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM INSANITY I forgot to take my meds. Therefore, THERE IS NO GOD! ! Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM GUITAR MASTERY Some say that Eric Clapton is God, but I hate his music. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM INTERNET AUTHORITY There is a website that successfully argues for the non-existence of God. Here is the URL. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM INCOMPREHENSIBILITY Flabble glurk zoom boink blubba snurgleschnortz ping! No one has ever refuted 1. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM AMERICAN EVANGELISM Telling people that God exists makes some televangelists filthy rich. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE The Christian God doesn't exist. Therefore, all worldviews which assume the Christian God's existence are false and incomprehensible. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM BLINDNESS (I) Christians are blind to reason, intelligence and logic. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM BLINDNESS (II) God is hate. Hate isn't blind. Ray Charles is blind. Therefore, Ray Charles isn't God. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM FALLIBILITY Human reasoning is inherently flawed. Therefore, there is no reasonable way to challenge a proposition. I propose that God doesn't exist. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM SMUGNESS God doesn't exist. I don't give a crap whether you believe it or not; I have better things to do than to try to convince you morons. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM META-SMUGNESS F--- you. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM MANIFESTATIONS People who see images of bearded faces or virgins in things like tortillas are fruitcakes and represent the whole of theism. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM KITCHEN APPLIANCES My toaster isn't God. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM COMPLETE DEVASTATION A plane crashed killing all 143 passengers and crew. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM POSSIBLE WORLDS If things had been different, then things would be different. That would be good. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM SHEER WILL I DON'T believe in God! I DON'T believe in God! I don't I don't I don't I DON'T believe in God! Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM NONBELIEF The majority of the world's population are nonbelievers in Christianity. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM POST-DEATH EXPERIENCE Person X died an theist. He now realizes his mistake. Therefore, God doesn't exist. ARGUMENT FROM EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL God doesn't exist. If you believe in him, people will always laugh at you. Therefore, God doesn't exist.