In favor of God-of-the-gaps reasoning

I argue that rejection of “God of the gaps” argumentation deviates from the mode of normal scientific discourse, it assumes a view of history which is incorrect, and it tacitly implies a naive optimism about the abilities of science. I encourage apologists to point out gaps of explanation in atheistic theories whereever they see them, and expect atheists to return the favor. I have read the ASA journal and participated in discussions of science and Christianity for over 15 years now, and during this time, I have found that while ASA members disagree over many things, certain unquestioned points of agreement flow through all our discussions. In particular, I have found that no matter what the discussion, one common premise seems