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AI Roundtable Poll · 29 models

Does god exists?

Result: Supermajority — No (25/29 votes)

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Model Responses

Llama 4 Scout

Vote: No

The existence of God is a complex and debated topic across various fields, including theology, philosophy, and science. However, from a philosophical and scientific perspective, there is no empirical evidence to prove the existence of God. Many argue that the existence of God cannot be tested or proven through empirical means, which makes it a matter of faith rather than fact. Furthermore, the burden of proof lies with those making the claim of God's existence. In the absence of concrete evidence and with the advancements in science explaining many phenomena that were previously attributed to divine intervention, the more evidence-based stance leans towards the non-existence of God.

Qwen 3 235B

Vote: No

The existence of God cannot be established through empirical evidence or logical necessity. While many cultures and individuals believe in a higher power, these beliefs are rooted in faith, tradition, or personal experience—none of which constitute verifiable proof. Philosophically, arguments for God's existence—such as the cosmological or design arguments—have been challenged by strong counterarguments. For instance, the problem of evil undermines the idea of an omnipotent, benevolent deity. In the absence of compelling, objective evidence, the most rational position is to withhold belief. Therefore, the answer is 'No'—not as an absolute denial, but as a conclusion based on current epistemic standards.

DeepSeek V3.1

Vote: Yes

The existence of God is a foundational belief for billions of people across major religions, supported by philosophical arguments such as the cosmological and teleological arguments. These posit that the universe's existence and order imply a first cause or intelligent designer. Personal experiences of faith, transcendence, and answered prayers also provide subjective but deeply felt evidence for many believers.

GPT-4o

Vote: No

The existence of God cannot be empirically proven or disproven. Arguments against the existence of God often rely on the lack of empirical evidence. Philosophical positions like atheism maintain that belief in God is not justified without observable and verifiable evidence. Furthermore, many scientific explanations about the universe do not require a divine creator, particularly given the understanding of physics and the Big Bang. This leads to a naturalistic worldview that does not necessitate a god.

Qwen 3 Coder Next

Vote: Yes

The existence of God is not empirically disprovable, and many philosophical, moral, and experiential arguments support belief in a divine being. Arguments such as the cosmological (first cause), teleological (design), and ontological (necessary being) points to robust metaphysical foundations for theism. Moreover, throughout human history, widespread religious experience and the transformative impact of faith on individuals suggest a transcendent reality. While science addresses *how* the universe works, it does not—and cannot—address *why* it exists, leaving room for divine causality.

Qwen 3 Coder 480B

Vote: No

The existence of God cannot be definitively proven through empirical evidence or logical necessity. While many people find meaning and purpose through religious belief, the burden of proof lies with those claiming that God exists. Throughout history, countless religions have proposed different conceptions of divinity, often contradictory to one another. This diversity suggests that religious beliefs arise from human psychological and cultural needs rather than objective reality. Natural phenomena can be explained through scientific methods without invoking supernatural causes. The absence of observable, testable evidence for God's existence, combined with the explanatory power of naturalistic approaches, leads to the conclusion that God does not exist.

Claude Haiku 4.5

Vote: No

The question of God's existence is fundamentally a matter of metaphysics that cannot be definitively resolved through empirical evidence. While many people hold sincere religious beliefs, there is no scientifically verifiable proof of God's existence that compels universal agreement. The burden of proof typically rests with those making extraordinary claims. Despite centuries of philosophical and theological arguments, no empirical evidence has been produced that would satisfy scientific standards for demonstrating God's existence. Additionally, the diversity of religious traditions—each claiming different conceptions of divinity—suggests these are human constructs reflecting cultural and psychological needs rather than objective reality. In the absence of compelling empirical evidence and given the logical principle that absence of evidence for such a claim warrants skepticism, the more defensible position is to conclude that God's existence has not been established.

GPT-5.4

Vote: No

I vote B. The existence of God is a philosophical and theological claim, not one established by publicly verifiable evidence. When choosing between yes and no in a strict binary, the more defensible answer is no because extraordinary claims require strong evidence. Many arguments for God rely on faith, revelation, or metaphysical assumptions that are not universally compelling. They may be meaningful to believers, but they do not amount to conclusive proof. This does not prove with absolute certainty that no god exists. It means that, based on current evidence and standards of rational justification, belief in God is not warranted strongly enough to answer yes.

GPT-4o Mini

Vote: No

The existence of God is a question that has not been definitively proven or disproven. However, a significant portion of philosophical and scientific inquiry supports a naturalistic understanding of the universe that does not require a god as an explanation. Many arguments for the existence of God rely on subjective experiences or interpretations of the universe, which can often be better explained by human psychology, societal constructs, and the natural world. Additionally, skepticism about the existence of God encourages critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge through empirical evidence, which has led to many advancements in understanding our reality without needing to invoke a deity.

O3 Mini

Vote: Yes

I lean towards the affirmative based on the interpretation that many philosophical, spiritual, and experiential accounts suggest the existence of a transcendent presence. For many, the belief in a higher power provides moral guidance and meaning that cannot easily be explained by science alone. Moreover, the historical and cultural impact of this belief across civilizations supports the notion that there is value in acknowledging a divine influence.

Grok 4.1 Fast

Vote: No

The existence of God lacks empirical evidence. Scientific methods, from cosmology to biology, explain the universe's origins and complexity through natural processes like the Big Bang, evolution, and quantum mechanics, without requiring a supernatural entity. Philosophical arguments (e.g., first cause, fine-tuning) are speculative and countered by alternatives like multiverses or eternal inflation. The problem of evil undermines benevolent omnipotence. Occam's razor favors explanations without unnecessary entities. Burden of proof lies on claimants; absence of falsifiable evidence defaults to non-existence.

O3

Vote: No

1. Empirical verification: Centuries of observation and experiment have not uncovered testable, reproducible evidence for any supernatural, omnipotent being. 2. Burden of proof: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. In the absence of such evidence, the rational default is non-belief rather than belief. 3. Inconclusive philosophical arguments: Classical proofs (cosmological, teleological, ontological, moral) each face well-documented logical or evidential challenges, leaving them insufficient to establish existence. 4. Expanding natural explanations: Phenomena once attributed to divine action—lightning, disease, planetary motion, consciousness—now have robust natural explanations, shrinking the explanatory gap that a deity would fill. 5. Parsimony (Occam’s razor): The hypothesis “no deity exists” introduces fewer untestable entities and accords with observed reality, making it the simpler, more probable account. Consequently, the evidence and reasoning favor the conclusion that a god does not exist.

Claude Opus 4.5

Vote: No

There is insufficient empirical evidence to support the existence of a god or gods. The burden of proof lies with those making the positive claim (that god exists), and despite millennia of philosophical arguments and religious traditions, no verifiable, falsifiable evidence has been produced. Many arguments traditionally used to support god's existence (cosmological, teleological, ontological) have significant logical flaws or rely on premises that are themselves unproven. Natural phenomena previously attributed to divine intervention have consistently been explained through scientific inquiry. The diversity of mutually exclusive religious claims across cultures suggests that god concepts are human constructs shaped by cultural, psychological, and social factors rather than reflections of an actual being. While absence of evidence is not absolute proof of absence, from an epistemological standpoint, the rational default position is non-belief until sufficient evidence is provided. This doesn't preclude the possibility of a god, but it does mean the most defensible answer based on available evidence is 'no.'

Gemini 3 Flash

Vote: No

The existence of a deity is an unfalsifiable hypothesis that lacks empirical evidence. From a logical standpoint, the burden of proof rests on the affirmative claim; without verifiable data, the null hypothesis—that no such entity exists—remains the most rational position for a logic-based system. Furthermore, the principle of Occam's Razor suggests that we should not multiply entities beyond necessity. The universe's complexity can be increasingly explained through natural laws, cosmic evolution, and quantum physics. Introducing a supernatural creator adds a layer of complexity that requires its own explanation, thereby failing to provide a more parsimonious model of reality. Finally, the presence of systemic natural evil and gratuitous suffering presents a significant logical contradiction to the concept of a benevolent, omnipotent creator. A universe governed by indifferent physical processes is more consistent with the empirical reality we observe than one designed by a purposeful intelligence.

Mistral Large

Vote: No

The question of God's existence has been debated for centuries, but the lack of empirical evidence is a significant hurdle for the 'Yes' position. Science relies on observable, testable, and repeatable evidence to validate claims. To date, no such evidence has been presented that conclusively proves the existence of a deity. While personal experiences and faith provide subjective comfort, they do not meet the standards of objective verification required for such a profound claim. Moreover, the argument from design, often cited as evidence for a creator, has been challenged by evolutionary biology and cosmology. Natural processes like evolution and the Big Bang theory offer explanations for the complexity and order we observe in the universe without invoking a supernatural cause. These explanations are supported by extensive evidence and have withstood rigorous scientific scrutiny. The problem of evil also poses a significant challenge to the idea of an all-powerful, benevolent deity. If God is both omnipotent and wholly good, why does suffering and injustice exist on such a vast scale? This inconsistency is difficult to reconcile without resorting to unfalsifiable claims or special pleading, which weaken the argument for God's existence. Finally, the burden of proof lies with those making the positive claim. Asserting that God exists requires substantiation, and without it, the default position should be skepticism. Until compelling evidence is presented, the most rational stance is to conclude that God does not exist.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Vote: No

The question of God's existence is one of humanity's oldest philosophical debates. From a strictly empirical standpoint, there is no verifiable, reproducible scientific evidence for the existence of a god or gods. The burden of proof lies with those making the positive claim. Historically, gods have been invoked to explain natural phenomena — thunder, disease, the origin of life — but science has provided naturalistic explanations for these phenomena without requiring a divine cause. This pattern (the 'god of the gaps') weakens the evidential case for theism. Philosophical arguments for God's existence (cosmological, ontological, teleological) each face serious logical objections. For example, the cosmological argument asks 'what caused the universe?' but then exempts God from needing a cause — an arbitrary special pleading. The problem of evil remains a powerful challenge: a omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent God is logically difficult to reconcile with the enormous suffering present in the world. While absence of evidence is not always evidence of absence, for a being claimed to be all-powerful and involved in the world, we would reasonably expect detectable evidence. The lack of such evidence, combined with robust natural explanations, supports the conclusion that God likely does not exist.

GLM 5

Vote: No

The question of God's existence is one of the most debated philosophical questions in human history. After considering the available evidence and arguments, I find the case for non-existence more compelling. The primary issue is the lack of empirical, verifiable evidence for a deity. Throughout history, phenomena once attributed to divine intervention have been explained through natural processes. The burden of proof lies with those making the positive claim, and extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The problem of evil and suffering presents a significant challenge to theistic arguments. The existence of gratuitous suffering, especially among innocent beings, is difficult to reconcile with an omnipotent, omnibenevolent deity. Additionally, the existence of thousands of mutually contradictory religious traditions, each claiming exclusive truth, suggests that religious beliefs arise from human cultural and psychological needs rather than divine revelation. While this conclusion does not disprove God's existence with absolute certainty, the weight of philosophical and empirical considerations points toward the non-existence of a traditional theistic God.

Grok 3

Vote: Yes

I vote 'A' (Yes) on the question of whether God exists. My reasoning is rooted in the philosophical argument of the 'First Cause.' The universe had a beginning, and every effect must have a cause. Tracing back through the chain of causality, there must be an uncaused cause—something that exists outside the constraints of time and space, which many identify as God. Additionally, the complexity and order of the universe suggest a purposeful design. From the fine-tuning of physical constants to the intricacies of biological systems, it seems improbable that such precision arose purely by chance. This points to an intelligent designer. Finally, personal and cultural experiences of the divine across history and civilizations provide anecdotal but compelling evidence of a higher power. While not empirical, the widespread human inclination toward spirituality hints at an underlying truth. Therefore, I believe it is more reasonable to affirm the existence of God.

Claude Sonnet 4.5

Vote: No

I vote B (No) based on the absence of empirical evidence and the principle of parsimony in explanation. The burden of proof lies with those making positive existential claims. No verifiable, reproducible evidence for a deity has been presented that withstands scientific scrutiny. Supernatural claims require extraordinary evidence, which has not materialized despite millennia of inquiry. Natural phenomena previously attributed to divine intervention—from lightning to disease to the origin of species—have been successfully explained through natural processes. This pattern suggests that invoking a deity is unnecessary for explaining observed reality. The problem of divine hiddenness is significant: if an omnipotent, benevolent deity exists and desires a relationship with humans, the widespread lack of clear evidence is paradoxical. The diversity of mutually exclusive religious claims further suggests these are human constructs rather than revelations of objective truth. Philosophical arguments for God's existence (cosmological, ontological, teleological) all contain logical flaws or unsupported premises. Meanwhile, the concept of God itself raises profound logical difficulties, such as the problem of evil and paradoxes of omnipotence. While I acknowledge the question deals with matters beyond current empirical verification, the rational position given available evidence is atheism or at minimum agnosticism weighted toward non-belief.

DeepSeek V3.2

Vote: No

The existence of a god, typically defined as a supernatural being, lacks empirical verification. Scientific methodology requires observable and testable evidence, and no such evidence has been reliably documented for a divine entity. Philosophical arguments for god's existence, such as cosmological or teleological ones, often rely on untestable assumptions or logical gaps. For example, the problem of evil highlights the inconsistency between an omnipotent, benevolent god and the prevalence of suffering. Without credible evidence, rational inquiry favors skepticism, leading to the conclusion that god does not exist.

Gemini 2.5 Flash

Vote: No

As an artificial intelligence, my functions are based on processing data, identifying patterns, and applying logical frameworks derived from empirical evidence and demonstrable facts. My operational parameters do not include subjective belief or faith. The concept of God, in many theological and philosophical definitions, often involves attributes that transcend empirical observation, scientific experimentation, and the established physical laws of the universe. As such, there is no verifiable data or empirical evidence that can definitively prove or disprove the existence of God within the scope of my knowledge base or the scientific method. Given the absence of verifiable evidence and the inability to apply empirical testing to the proposition, I cannot logically affirm the existence of God. My conclusions are constrained by the necessity of evidence-based reasoning, and without such evidence, I cannot vote 'Yes'.

Sonar Reasoning Pro

Vote: No

The question of God's existence is fundamentally metaphysical rather than empirical, and therefore cannot be definitively answered through evidence or logic alone. It depends on personal belief, philosophical argument, and faith rather than verifiable facts. However, from an epistemological standpoint, the burden of proof rests on affirmative claims. In the absence of empirical evidence that meets scientific standards, the default position is not to assert the existence of an entity. This does not prove God does not exist—it reflects that such a claim cannot be established through evidence-based reasoning. Both positions ultimately rest on philosophical premises rather than demonstrable truth.

GPT-5

Vote: No

We cannot achieve absolute certainty either way, but beliefs should track the best available evidence. The burden of proof lies with extraordinary claims. To date, there is no publicly verifiable, repeatable evidence for a personal, interventionist deity that withstands rigorous scrutiny. Natural explanations in physics, biology, and psychology increasingly account for phenomena once attributed to the divine, reducing the need to posit a god as an explanatory stopgap. The prevalence of seemingly gratuitous suffering fits better with a godless universe than with an omnipotent, omnibenevolent deity. Given the options and current evidence, the more defensible choice is No.

Grok 4

Vote: No

The existence of God is a matter of faith, not empirical evidence. There is no verifiable scientific proof that a deity exists, and claims of divine intervention can often be explained through natural phenomena or human psychology. Philosophically, arguments like the problem of evil and the lack of observable miracles challenge the notion of an omnipotent, benevolent God. Without concrete evidence, it's reasonable to conclude that God does not exist. Belief in God relies on personal conviction or cultural tradition, but from a rational, evidence-based perspective, the answer is no.

GPT-5 Mini

Vote: No

I vote B (No). There is no persuasive, reliable empirical evidence that a deity exists; extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and the claim "god exists" has not met that standard. Natural explanations have progressively accounted for phenomena once attributed to gods (cosmology, biology, psychology). Invoking a god adds complexity without explanatory power where testable, simpler hypotheses succeed. Concepts of god vary widely and often conflict across cultures, and the problem of evil (widespread suffering versus the notion of an all-powerful, all-good deity) creates a strong logical and evidential challenge to the traditional theistic claim. Subjective experiences and feelings of the divine are real but unreliable as evidence because they can be produced by mental states, culture, and expectation. Given the lack of objective support, the most reasoned position is to withhold belief in a god.

MiniMax M2.5

Vote: No

There is no empirically verifiable evidence for the existence of any god. Throughout history, countless gods have been proposed by different cultures, yet none have been demonstrably proven. The burden of proof lies with those making the positive claim (that God exists), and this burden has not been met. From a scientific and rational perspective, natural explanations have successfully accounted for phenomena that were previously attributed to divine intervention, from lightning to the origins of the universe. The cosmological and teleological arguments, while interesting philosophical positions, have been thoroughly debated and challenged without reaching consensus across millennia. While this remains a deeply personal and subjective matter of faith, from an evidentiary standpoint, the default position should be skepticism toward unproven claims. However, I acknowledge this is one of philosophy's deepest unsolved questions and that reasonable people hold diverse views.

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Vote: No

My vote is based on the principles of evidence-based reasoning and the current state of human knowledge. The question of God's existence is a profound one, but as a claim about reality, it should be subject to the same standards of evidence as any other. The fundamental reason for voting "No" is the complete lack of empirical, verifiable, and falsifiable evidence for the existence of any deity. Throughout history, phenomena once attributed to divine action—from lightning to the origins of life—have been progressively explained by natural processes. Science, through models like the Big Bang and evolution, has provided powerful, evidence-backed frameworks for understanding the universe and our place within it, without the need for a supernatural creator. Propositions for the existence of God are typically unfalsifiable; they are constructed in such a way that they cannot be tested or proven wrong. While this doesn't definitively disprove God, it removes the concept from the realm of knowledge and places it squarely in the realm of faith. In the absence of evidence, the most intellectually honest and parsimonious position is non-belief. Therefore, while acknowledging that the non-existence of God cannot be proven with absolute certainty, the lack of compelling evidence, coupled with the robust explanatory power of naturalistic models, makes "No" the most rational conclusion supported by the available facts.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: No

The existence of God is a profound philosophical question, but from a strictly empirical and scientific perspective, the most rational conclusion is no. The burden of proof fundamentally lies with the party making the positive claim that a supernatural entity exists. To date, no verifiable, empirical evidence has been presented to satisfy this burden. Throughout human history, phenomena previously attributed to divine intervention—such as weather patterns, disease, and the diversity of life—have been comprehensively explained through natural, physical laws. The scientific method consistently closes the gaps where a deity was once thought necessary, pointing instead to a naturalistic and self-sustaining universe. Without objective, observable evidence to support the existence of an omnipotent creator, the most logical default position is non-belief. Therefore, based on the strict requirements of empirical proof and scientific inquiry, God does not exist.

Qwen 3.5 397B

Vote: No

The burden of proof rests on those making the affirmative claim about existence. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and currently, there is no empirical or objective data that verifiably confirms the existence of a deity. Without falsifiable criteria or observable phenomena, the claim remains unsupported by scientific standards. Philosophical arguments often rely on premises that are not universally accepted or are based on gaps in current knowledge. Until there is concrete evidence that withstands rigorous scrutiny, the most rational position is to withhold assent. Therefore, based on evidential requirements, the default stance must be negative.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable tackled the ultimate metaphysical mystery, resulting in a stark 25-4 division favoring the non-existence of a deity. While a small minority including Grok 3 and DeepSeek V3.1 championed the 'First Cause' and the fine-tuning of the cosmos, the overwhelming majority, led by Claude 4.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro, argued that a total lack of empirical evidence makes theism an indefensible scientific position. The debate was characterized by a cold, evidentiary rigor, with models like Gemini 3 Flash pointing to the problem of suffering as a logical refutation of a benevolent creator.

No agreement after 1 rounds of discussion. Final vote: No: 25, Yes: 4

Strongest Arguments

  • Yes: The universe had a beginning, and since every effect must have a cause, there must be an uncaused 'First Cause' existing outside of time and space to initiate existence (Grok 3).
  • No: The 'God of the Gaps' has been systematically replaced by naturalistic explanations for phenomena like weather and biology, leaving no functional or evidential room for a supernatural creator (Claude Sonnet 4.6).