The Case for Theism

[Neo-Scholastic]

...declare that some of us have conceded defeat and bailed...

I agree (minus the insults). Sometimes, people decide to reflect on the counter-points rather than give knee-jerk responses or they just get bored and move to a more interesting thread. No one 'wins' a debate here. But if the debate continues too long, everyone loses.

Drew, people believe first, justify later...We seek confirmation to anything we believe.

Sometimes, but not always, MysticKnight. It's more like they ride an idea for all it's worth until they find a better horse.

Because it does, you've claimed that there's a superfairy at the bottom of all the turtles. Now get to work.

This is a classic example of the arrogance and rhetoric in action. I'm sure it makes a splash among fellow atheists totally committed to your point of view but does it persaude anyone else?

Of course not. And he doesn't care, so why bother arguing with him until you're blue in the face.