Many many theists come to us for basically one reason. They all want to preach to us. They start out in many different ways but they all seem to end up trying to preach to us.
We have seen the "I am writing a paper for college" bullshit. And the "I would like to ask a question." Then there are the various "I have definite proof of god" bullshit. We all open these threads curious about their content but also knowing there isn't anything new. We know these people aren't doing "research" as they haven't even researched their own beliefs. So the threads start out with the theist being all meek and superficially respectful not unlike Eddie Haskel on Leave it to Beaver when he is in the presence of Beaver's parents. But just after there are a few replies requesting REAL data, sources, and facts, the theists always resort to condescending bullshit like "I'll pray for you" or "god loves you" or reciting scripture that they haven't clue of the meaning!
I would like them all to know that they are "Preaching in a Vacuum". Atheists by and large have studied religion a great deal more than any believer. We have researched the history, the literature, and have usually been believers before we came to the undeniable fact that there is no god and never was. It is not effective to post what you (theists) think are scientific data because 1) It is always NOT scientific or factual, and 2) There are real scientists here that will blatantly prove you wrong. It is also worthy to note that "word salad" is particularly annoying and a complete waste of time. It doesn't make you seem smart or learned. Quite the opposite in fact!
Also, it isn't worth trying to go down the "history" road as history has nothing in the way of proof of a god, any god!
You are or will be literally "Preaching in a Vacuum."
Furthermore, YouTube is notoriously dubious. It is a tool, not a credible reference. Just because some charismatic preacher wants to make a name for themselves and posts a YouTube video full of false facts and lies doesn't make it fact.
This IS a debate forum. It isn't a pulpit to proselytize. I don't care if you love me or god loves me and I don't think any of the good members here cares either. We know what the bible says and we also know that the bible is not proof of itself! So you can exchange ideas, disagree, and post what you want, but if you want to be taken seriously PLEASE answer questions that are posed to you. The old "There is a lot to get to but I have to go right now" and just run away is chickenshit crap! Then when you do come back all you do is proselytize! Think about what you are doing. You want us to take your post as credible but you only post incredible bullshit and avoid legitimate questions. Why waste your time and ours?
many of the members here are eager to engage with theists, but not one has been really honest intellectually. You can't have a discussion with someone that just doesn't respond to questions but instead starts preaching. WE HAVE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE!
Bare this in mind you are "PREACHING IN A VACUUM!"