Great response.

I don't bother answering such people as even if one is polite, 99% of the time they spew hate in return.

He wanted to have that last "holy" word. Your response is likely to have caused way too much lack of comprehension , and refusal to see reason !

Great answer, Gwen. When we explore the history of religion we discover that each was not god given, but man created.

Just thinking out loud here...It would've been easier to just ignore his email as opposed to engaging in explanations. That's just me.....

Sounds like he was giving up on his first message and just thought he'd take a stab at getting you back in the fold..I vote he doesnt reply

Damn that's good!

No point in debating those whose thinking is locked in circular logic to begin with.

This guy has lived such an insular life that he has never met an atheist? Maybe, but I doubt it. What I think he meant by that was that no reasonable, thinking person would consider not believing in a creator god. Clearly, he didn't expect to convert you or otherwise improve your life. A lot of what people say to others is really meant for themselves--to bolster their own positions and defenses. And yes, I realize that is true of a lot that I say as well.

A very good reply but unfortunately a big waste of time because these sick minds will never be convinced with facts or evidence.

I doubt that he will. Better luck next time.

Reality, including the awareness of the history that can be proved, is always denigrated by those who don't know jack.

Great response, but it probably fell on deaf ears; since we atheists have all been mislead by their god's imaginary nemesis.

If you're ever in London, UK, be sure to visit the ancient Roman Temple of Mithras. It is free and quite well put together. You walk above the ruins (2 floors underground) on a raised walkway and the walls of the temple are reconstructed with light to give you a sense of the structure.

People like him think we all have a "god shaped hole in the middle of our hearts." The whole idea is stupid but it make some believers cry. I used to know a church couple that sang a song that said "if just a cup of water is all I give you, then a cup of water is all I demand." It made them both cry every time they sang it. No, I'm not making this up.

There seem to be churches & evangelical peeps using dating sites to bash or humiliate nonn-believers, if cannot convert them. I liked you response, and this thread has been interesting reading.

Could have just said “ask your god for forgiveness, meanwhile don't bother me”.

The one thing that really does annoy me with these religious types is the belief that theirs is the only true religion. I strongly believe there is but one God. However there are many paths to Him. There are no wrong paths nor are there ant right paths, just different. People must be allowed to follow whichever path suits them. Also I do not need to enter a building to talk with my God and mouth meaningless platitudes so that He will forgive my sins. The Bible is a collection of fictional stories that has no place in todays society.
I strongly believe that we should stop being tribal and learn to live with each other in peace and harmony

Really enjoyed reading tour response to the troll, who probably follows women around on dating sites to “save them”, too. He is entitled to his beliefs, It’s just so annoying to have to keep answering the same questions. Your wrap up -last paragraphs- are such a healthy response to a person who apparently thinks that the “little lady” hasn’t thought this through. Brava.

Wow ! I'm impressed by your knowledge . Powerful answer . Thank you !

Your 2nd post on this subject does not come up

Interesting exchange. I don't argue with deists any more, just like I don't argue with trumpists - unless I'm just in the mood to argue.

I still can’t believe people believe in the bible. Great answer! We are made with the knowledge of god built into us. How can they believe that?

I am willing to say it's very doubtful!

That's a thoughtful, serious, response if they're serious, it'll be helpful.
If they're not I imagine you'll find out soon (even if it's never hearing from them again, ha, ha).