srlarson: Tell you what, I'll debate you on the truth of atheism vs. the truth or existence of God. Honest to goodness, in a open and public forum, fair and amicable. After we are done we can have a wrestling match between Nigel and Sweazy if they are open to it, sell tickets and use the money to donate to under privileged kids or something. If they are not interested we could still do the debate. I can provide the venue and will pay for your mileage to Wichita and put you up while you are here. I do believe that would be a fun and enlightening event, if not interested you can provide your best representative and I’ll provide mine. I would personally be willing to use Mr. Dedalaus to sit in for me if you want. One point of interest is that even according to most atheists, the scientific explanation and general acceptance of the Big Bang Theory has done more to turn people away from atheism than any scientific fact over the last 100 years or more.

Sweazy, obviously your initial question opened up a whole can of worms, probably not intended. I personally hate religion as did I believe Jesus. Don't know if that was clear in my inital post, I do appreciate Martial's comments, I think. I will say that many are obviously passionate about their belief or lack thereof in God.