Oh dear, broken my vow of silence already! Sandy, my phrase "dogged fighter" was meant as a compliment to someone who fights for their belief against all-comers.
In my experience, R&S debates are mainly rational and respectful.
As an atheist myself, I'm not an evangelist for my belief that mankind created god(s) rather than vice-versa. But I do challenge the religionists for their evidence. I have never witnessed anyone being clipped over the ear for their belief, except we atheists.
Thanks for the Matthew quote from some philosopher in about 300 A.D.
As an informed atheist I have read the bible many times so no need for quotes from anyone. Anyway it's a compound of two different faiths - the "old" and "new" testaments are different collections of paranormal allegations and philosophies. I'm sure we agree on that!
I know very well what you mean about your hopes for R&S cos' I have used almost your exact words in second-hand book shops. To the question: "Anything you are particularly looking for?", I reply: "No but I'll know it if I see it".
Sorry about your disappointment but "if you can't take it, don't dish it out". You appear to be getting a bit grumpy because nobody accepts your views. Indeed I'm afraid your asking for posts like jomifl's which I found very funny and apt.
Temporarily disappointed in you after many years,
SIQ.