Attn: Christians, We've Heard Them Already

[Angrboda]

I think it's a case of "debunked" is in the eye of the beholder. The atheists may lay out their case and conclude that they've prevailed. The theists, coming from a different perspective, likewise conclude on their behalf. I'm not going to debate who is right or wrong, because I obviously have my own biases. (Though I will commend DP for doing a good job in clarifying arguments.) But posting our viewpoints from settled positions doesn't move the ball in either direction. That's why we have discussion. Not to "vanquish the enemies of the world" but to give people a chance for some social engagement, an opportunity to pleasantly kill some time, and perhaps, learn something, even if that something doesn't fundamentally change either camp. It might help to analogize it to a similar debate currently ongoing on this forum, that of the cause and substance of mental illness. There are those who feel that mental illness is a disease and should be dealt with as such. There are those who have different opinions on the matter. How does one move from one position to the other? Being pointed to a FAQ or list of settled positions on the matter isn't going to change anybody's mind, and given the nature of human psychology, will likely simply harden hearts and kill interest in debate and discussion. If people are wrong on some matter, they need to be shown in their own thinking what is going on, and if misinformed, they need to be informed and educated. Yes, references to relevant materials is important, but I don't think it really supplants or replaces the need for discussion, and it may in fact kill discussions.