Acharya Prashant explains that while one might label those who do not worship God as unintelligent, a true atheist does not actually exist. He points out that the concept of theism is rooted in the affirmation of existence. However, when people say God "is," they are typically referring to a mental image rather than the Divine itself. Since the Divine is not a limited, sensory object like a physical tool or furniture, it cannot be described using standard definitions of existence. Both theists and atheists start from the same point of affirming their own existence, making their arguments centered on the self rather than the truth. He clarifies that true theism is a state where the individual "I" ceases to exist, leaving only pure existence. Most people's theism or atheism is merely a collection of personal definitions and mental projections. He describes the debate between these two sides as childish because it attempts to limit that which is beyond all dualities. Even an impure or confused consciousness acts as proof of the existence of pure consciousness, just as the existence of dirty water implies the existence of pure water. He concludes that while beliefs and conceptions are temporary and changeable like clothing, the presence of the one who holds these beliefs points toward a deeper reality.
