My Fellow Atheist

[Ryft]

Alright, how about a deep, ineffable trust and commitment to the concept, which can include, but is not limited to lifestyle sacrifices and changes?

I am suspicious about your refusal to use the terms handed to you in my definition, why you're choosing to use your own (e.g., I'm eyeing your choice of the word "concept," which isn't found in my definition). However, for the sake of argument and just to find out where you're going with this next, I'll accept that definition so we can move forward.

I'll admit that I'm a bit on edge, as I'm used to rebutting arguments that are tired and monotonous. I realize that you're not trying to proselytize or guilt others into believing something inherently illogical. This would lead to my posts making points that aren't necessarily part of the argument. It's sort of a pre-emptive attack - I'm used to dealing with a hundred claims at a time. Straw men and red herrings aside, I try not to make fallacial arguments, but I'm not inerrant, and still learning how reasoned debate works.

I've read through your debate and understand that you choose your words very carefully, it's an eye-opener for me to analyze my own writing style and try not to make simple yet inexcusable mistakes.

Yeah, as some around here have noticed, I'm not your average Christian theist. So listen, thank you for this sincere honesty. It takes integrity to own up like you have, here. I deeply appreciate that, and have now completely readjusted my impression of you. I think our conversations could really open each other's eyes to some things. I look forward to less combative dialogue.