However - Christians!... Despite my plea on my homepage, I still
receive too much mail from Christians who wish to set me straight on everything, but who have
not been very far in my website. The exchanges on my feedback
pages are only a sample! Evangelists must read my site before writing to me.
Otherwise I get too much repetitive mail from people trying to debate me on similar and
well-worn points which is not very interesting. I really would love to chat at length with
everybody who writes, but it is not possible and so I have to cut out the
repetitive ones. I put much energy into my feedback and only
put a few of them up at the URL above. Most of the matters that are
raised with me by email have already been discussed at length there
and I don't have the time to repeat them, although I am very happy to
take things further than I have already discussed.
All my writings are linked to from
contents, part 1. It should only take a few evenings
to read this material, which is a small request in comparison to all the study that some evangelists tell me is required before one can criticise Christianity. A fair reading of my
website will give an indication that I often have done the work demanded of me and already
discussed points raised. Repetitive and very similar questions already tackled on my site are
an indication of lack of research on the part of the questioner. This reflects poorly on those
Christians if this is how little they look into the other side of the argument. I also have
relatively little spare time and many other commitments and very interesting projects I am
currently involved in. Having said all that, please do write, even if you wish to explain why
I and everyone else should be a Christian - but please take your time. There are a few Christians who are doing this with me and they have my utmost respect - leading to cordial and interesting conversations. (Example).
Also please note that although I include my story and books the site is
not primarily about me, or even my thoughts, but about the phenomena of leaving Christianity.
It is primarily a resource for other ex-Christians, not a debate chamber, although as you will
see from my site I will debate and investigate when I feel it is worthwhile. So don't get so
upset over saving my particular soul - look at the
wider picture I am reporting. Also
you may wish to discuss on one of the email groups especially designed for this purpose. If it still upsets you that I particularly am not a Christian, then see how those who have gone before you have fared in the feedback section.
I have been thinking about a FAQ for a while but have found from feedback that people find conversations more engaging and human. Therefore, for now, I am attempting to put enough description to the listing in the following sections:
Meanwhile I will read and think about all emails sent to me but my replies may often be incorporated into the above resources rather than engaging in more private debate. I will still reply to any Christians I have already opened discussions with and others whom I warm to and have time for. Otherwise I will eventually incorporate your points into my site somewhere! So please don't feel rejected if you don't get a personal reply - I cannot spend every evening replying to emails from Christians, especially as I like to give fairly substantial explanations, look things up where necessary and consider my emails carefully before sending them off. This all just takes me too much time! I have done a lot of writing in the last few years and now it's time for more reading :-). In the meantime please do read my site rather than giving it merely a casual read before criticising. I also recommend the extensive FAQ at Positive Atheism.
Also if you are looking for something in particular on my site then try my Search Engine and Site Map. If you're still stuck and can't find what you are looking for, then feel free to email.