From an academic/philosophical stand point, I think it's very difficult to make absolute statements in this regard. One can honestly argue for and against God. In one's heart, I think there comes a decision, a leap of faith in either direction. This will no doubt upset the resident atheists. But it's my opinion that atheism is as much a statement of belief as is an affirmation of God. One cannot disprove God anymore than he can prove Him by the same standards. Just my opinion.