Question about meaning and perception of reality from a theist.

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Gotta do something to kill the time. Besides, I don't ask him questions because I want to hear his answer. I ask him questions to get him to really think about his beliefs and what he is saying. I know it's futile and quite idealistic, but somebody's got to do the dirty work.

What an unfortunate waste of both of your time. A discussion is precious, but simply shooting questions which you have no intention of listening to is quite disheartening.

There are always multiple perspectives - perhaps the discussion would be of much further use if everyone involved did as you say:

I ask him questions to get him to really think about his beliefs and what he is saying.