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I had to cut off your answer to make the 5000 limit, but is there a way we can take this off-line?  As I said up front, I'm not interested in arguing, but I'd like to answer the questions you've asked.  Not to proselytize, but as equal, intelligent people.  In the interest of not being accused of arguing or debating on a question and answer board, I'm happy to let it drop at this point, but I'd like to continue.  Please let me know if you'd like me to answer.  You may not believe me, but my goal is to learn from you, not to convert you.

I'm going to a movie now.  Have a nice weekend!

Thanks,

Lance
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As I said, I raised the questions for your benefit, not because I was seeking answers for my own benefit. I simply wanted to give you something to think about because, in my experience, most Christians haven't considered most of the issues I raised. Perhaps you have, in which case great.

So don't feel that you *owe* me any answers - you're not answerable to me. You owe *yourself* answers to the questions I raised (again, only those relevant to you personally). If, however, you do want me to know anything, you're welcome to write to me via email. I won't post my email address here because I don't know where this message goes through the system. The articles I sent you links to are my own articles on a site I run. You'll see my name and picture on every page - click on either, then "Contact the Guide," then there is a link at the bottom of that next page. Sorry for the run-around there, but that's what About's system creates. Nothing I can do about it...

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I can address questions regarding atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, humanism, religious philosophy & history, and arguments both for and against theism. I am also familiar with many of the skeptical and atheist resources in print and on the internet.

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I have been an atheist and a secular humanist for many years. I actively run a site about agnosticism & atheism and attempt to help people understand more about these topics. I have made extensive study of both philosophy and of a wide vareity of religions.

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I belong to the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Council for Secular Humanism.

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My writings appear every week on the Agnosticism/Atheism site

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I have a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA from Princeton University. I have also studied in Germany and Switzerland.

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Phi Beta Kappa and a Fulbright Scholar.

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