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Atheists: if there's no god, why should you feel such a strong need to convince others that there isn't one?
Mainly because YOU came here. You want to come into the lion's den and pretend the lions are not there. Unrealistic.
Not exactly. I do expect you to be here; that's why I came. I dont see why religious debaters in general must always be so... Defensive? Angry? It truly isn't necessary. I've had great religious discussions with my friend Christian (he's an atheist) without anger whatsoever.overthe Internet, people are more willing to quickly shut down and deny the heretic without hesitation. In this case, it's not so much that my beliefs are being denied as you guys (sorry for the generalization) are impatient with what you believe is a load of crap.
@welsh cake, thanks
I don't expect to feel welcome here, being the one in the "lion's den" 
@Minimalist, did you make that Biblical reference on purpose?
I'm the diplomat. I believe a lot of things. Here they are, for your reference:
-I'm a Roman Catholic Christian (yep, I 'admitted' that I'm Catholic)
-I don't believe that all atheists are lazy
-I do believe that these sites tend to get clogged with too much flaming
-I don't believe witty sayings/quotes help either side's case
-I don't believe in the 'proof' that fellow theists will think is cool; if God could be proved, besides what's in the Bible, He wouldn't be God
-If you take offense at something I said, reread it; I'm not going to try to insult anyone
-Your beliefs are separate from you. Don't take offense if I'm not an atheist. Likewise, i won't take offense for your not being Christian.
-Don't take the "Santa Claus" approach when debating with me. Constantly repeating that God isn't real is going to get nowhere.
-I'm a Roman Catholic Christian (yep, I 'admitted' that I'm Catholic)
-I don't believe that all atheists are lazy
-I do believe that these sites tend to get clogged with too much flaming
-I don't believe witty sayings/quotes help either side's case
-I don't believe in the 'proof' that fellow theists will think is cool; if God could be proved, besides what's in the Bible, He wouldn't be God
-If you take offense at something I said, reread it; I'm not going to try to insult anyone
-Your beliefs are separate from you. Don't take offense if I'm not an atheist. Likewise, i won't take offense for your not being Christian.
-Don't take the "Santa Claus" approach when debating with me. Constantly repeating that God isn't real is going to get nowhere.
