Originally Posted by SkepticJosh
I apologize again but that simply isn't true. I am actually 17 going on 18. True though I am very experienced and have been reading, debating, and talking with theists for a couple years now. My goal was not to confuse or convert people, we're just talking back and forth. And to be honest these guys are actually studied pretty well and have presented me with things I've never heard before. Also note this thread is voluntary so I'd people don't want to interact here that's perfectly ok.
1. We have no way to confirm your age, and adults all over the internet often come into teen forums pretending to be teens, for varied unscrupulous purposes.
This is NOT to call you a liar, but this is rather an explanation of why the adults are concerned.
2. You are very upfront that you are experienced in atheist apologetics and debate.
Atheist apologists seldom come to a Christian website to have a friendly chat... they come to debate, argue, and stir up trouble.
Apologetics debates on this site are generally relegated to the "Bible Discussion Forum".
That is primarily where we do debates on this website.
I'm sure you didn't know that previously... but now you know.
3. From the title, it is a bit deceptive, and disingenuous, for a young atheist apologist to come here looking to start a debate, and claim that his intentions are only a "friendly chat". You've quite openly admitted that you are an atheist debater, and you have quite clearly been engaging in a debate here.
4. The reason the people in this thread seem "well studied" is because ALMOST ALL OF THE PEOPLE RESPONDING TO YOU ARE ADULTS. Most of us do not want our teens and youth harassed by an atheist apologist in a forum where they should be able to relax and discuss normal teen issues. Christian teens are constantly harassed and ridiculed by their classmates, teachers, friends, social groups, and just about everyone they encounter, everywhere they go, every minute of every day. They shouldn't be subjected to more of it here, on a Christian forum board, where they expect to be among friends and like-minded people.
5. From your previous responses to me, it sounds like you understand this website perfectly well, and you simply don't care what matters around here, or what upsets any of us.
That is more than enough to reveal your intentions.