Ceteloguing the Tricks Theists Play

[Jenny A]

One trick - Assuming belief is the standard and asking the non-believer to justify his absence of belief. This is something many theists do simply because they are not used to rationally debate their beliefs so they truly think believing is normal and that not believing is a rarity.

Another - Asking where the universe came from (obvious one) or what purpose is there in life

Finally - Telling atheists that without god everything is justified because there are no absolute moral principles.

This is related to your two:

They argue that god must exist because they feel so much better thinking that he:

a) creates meaning (just what the meaning is isn't quite so clear;

b) will make them live forever;

c) will dispense ultimate justice;

d) is watching their back.

If you don't believe in god it must because you don't want a, b, c, and d.  You much rather lie, steal, kill, fornicate, etc. than have any of those things.  It's like saying there must be ESP because it would be wicked cool.  And if you don't believe in ESP it must because you are afraid of people reading your mind.