Exposing the Intellectual Bankruptcy of Atheists Criticizing Religion

[houseofcantor]

I actually like Edward Feser. I've spent hours in the past reading his blog posts on Aquinas and other topics. But after re-reading the article presented the only conclusion I can make is "so what?" I don't feel any compulsion to defend the "new atheists." It is up to the individual to present a compelling argument in the best possible manner, and I don't see that manner as being required to be the actual substance of the argument.

Suppose I tell a theist of a Biblical inconsistency or a flaw in Aqunias's reasoning, and as a result of my effort the theist goes back over the material carefully in order to frame a rebuttal. Imagine in the course of investigation that the theist then reconsiders his own position, perhaps not even in regards to the points I have made but in corollaries reexamined. If such causes the theist to question the theology, is not my agenda served? 

Some may question the intellectual integrity of such manipulations, but in my experience the deepest wisdom comes through self-realization. Besides, this is war; we're not at war with Edward Feser, but rather the Ray Comfort brigade.