It’s not that I only want to debate with backpatters; I just don’t like to debate or discuss with people who scorn the very idea of the existence of God.
For instance, I know someone near and dear to me who considers herself an agnostic. I respect her lack of belief, and she respects my belief. At the same time, we can discuss topics such as those here because there is mutual respect. I don’t see such respect from you, so I don’t want to discuss with you. It seems to me that you view responses from “the opposition” as chances to scorn and ridicule. I don’t want to try to convince anyone against their will, or present my understanding of theism to someone who scorns the existence of God.
People can not agree and be respectful, and carefully consider the differing viewpoints. To be honest, I don’t see that attitude from you.
And, BTW, there is only one Supreme God. He has many names, and is understood variously by the people of the world. The rules I refer to are the ones Thomas Jefferson referred to. The basics.
Only if they are ridiculous. Otherwise I respect everyone's beliefs as long as they are stated as faith and not fact. But you made your position clear and I respect that.