"...I can listen to the same counter arguments from Bill D for free."

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Jack. It is gratifying to know that someone thinks I do a credible job of making certain points.

That being said, it never hurts to hear the basic issue laid out....even if tediously... in a formal setting by a dapper gentleman with an educated English accent. ☺ People are impressed in different ways.....some require 'credentials' before they pay attention.

I DID have 130 hours of college work in philosophy & logic, and many of my contributions here were merely pointing out flaws in common assertions. I carefully do NOT make any absolute claims about the nature of reality or the existence or non-existence of any metaphysical 'being(s)'...... though it is easy to guess which way I might bet... *grin*.

I am pleased that 'pete from seven stars' trusts me to be a 'fair' opponent in our debates. I in turn find him to be an honest, dedicated man who simply begins with a basic assumption OF a certain theological position, and feels the need to interpret counter-claims in that light.... a very common attitude. Pete at least reads some of what his opponents post. The discussion is useful, even if NO ONE convinces anyone else.