Where is the Disconnect?

As a human who would like to be as open-minded and skeptical as I can be, I have a question to ask y'all here.

I've been following this comment thread for a few reasons:

1. I linked everyone there because this is my friend's blog
   
2. I am interested in what people have to say about it
   
3. I know who anonymous (a.k.a. "skippy) is.
   

There are also others arguing with a certain person there and I tried to take a step back and I am still a bit - let's say - frustrated with the way the arguments are going.

Here's the thing: as a deconverted xian and someone who must embrace logic and proof as a skeptic, where is the disconnect in these arguments? I assume it's a disconnect because I see it as someone who does not want to answer any question but wants to use  - for the lack of a better word - slippery language to evade offering proof for the existence of a god. I could be wrong, which is why I am writing this.

And I biased? Yes, a bit. But who isn't going into these kinds of arguments? So taking that into consideration, and to argue and debate fairly, let's all pick up these debates and look at them from all sides and give feedback. 

Can we civilly, and rationally critique these ongoing arguments? I am looking to better myself in how I defend or present my current belief (or lack of belief) and perhaps this could be a help for the newer folks here wishing to learn something and not necessarily bash Ray Comfort (although that is also a lot of fun).

Ray is a boob. See? It's fun!

Thanks to everyone for their time.

Deconversion Stories

I thought it might helpful to readers of this blog who are starting to question their faith, fenc-sitters and new atheist to describe our 'deconversion' stories.

I found a lot of common experiences among deconverts druing their initial period of questioning their faith. Feelings of confusion, isolation, loss - I know as for myself, I was under the impression I was the only atheist in the world for several years. LOL! Of course, this may now be less common with the availibility of the internet, but it can still be a difficult period for someone coming from a Christian or other religous background.

I will post my deconversion in the comments later today when I have more time. If anyone else thinks its a good idea to share - please do!