I've been trying to resist replying to Chris' stuff just for that reason
(well, frankly, for that reason -and- because I suspect this would take
unending time).
On the other hand, I'm a little concerned that some people will mistake lack
of philosophical response offered for a lack of response existing.
Christian philosophers are not particularly challenged by Chris' naive
evidentialist epistemology, nor intimidated by his continual and (trust me)
unwarranted condescension. But non-philosophers might be -- my only
concern.
Despite my bluntness, I do not mean to offend or belittle Chris.
He's -clearly- a very bright guy with some philosophy training that he's
putting aggressively to use. But unless some Christians on this list tell
me it's important to reply, I won't waste hours of my time assisting people
in turning this into just another alt.atheism or talk.origins amateur slug
fest. Those newsgroups already exist, and for a reason.
With that, I join Glenn in hoping that the focus and quality of this group
can improve.
John