Atheism or Theism

I accept Microsuck's challenge. We have agreed to structure this debate rather rigidly in the hopes of keeping it interesting for the readers. The following format should maximize our use of character limit while guaranteeing that the readers having something new to read in every round.Debate FormatRound 1: Acceptance, Terms, and Definitions. This is pretty standard to most debates.Round 2: Opening Arguments Only. This was already suggested by Microsuck. I will not rebut Microsuck's arguments in Round 2, but only provide my argument in favor of theism.Round 3: Rebuttals Only. This was my suggestion. Round 3 will be Microsuck's first opportunity to cross examine my argument. Therefore, it's only fitting that I do nothing more than cross-examine his argument. I will not respond to his Round 3 rebuttal at all in my Round 3. Obviously, neither of us will add new arguments.Round 4: Defense of Arguments Only. In this round, neither of us will add new rebuttals or arguments. We will only response to the Round 3 rebuttals. This will naturally serve as our closing arguments as well.TheismThe debate is Atheism vs. Theism. We are equally burdened to convince the reader that one is more rational than the other. Neither of us is burdened to prove our position with 100% certainty. If, in the final analysis, the reader finds one side more rationally defensible, then that is the side the reader should vote for.I respectfully request that readers vote responsibly in the areas of conduct, spelling & grammar, and most reliable sources. If you find we have failed any of these areas, please let us know why so we can improve our debating technique.I will be defending Christian Theism, since I find it to be more defensible than other forms of theism. I will therefore offer my usual definition of God as described in the Westminster Confession of Faith [1]:There is but one only, living, and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions; immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, most wise, most holy, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most righteous will, for His own glory; most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him; and withal, most just, and terrible in His judgments, hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the guilty.God has all life, glory, goodness, blessedness, in and of Himself; and is alone in and unto Himself all-sufficient, not standing in need of any creatures which He has made, nor deriving any glory from them, but only manifesting His own glory in, by, unto, and upon them. He is the alone fountain of all being, of whom, through whom, and to whom are all things; and has most sovereign dominion over them, to do by them, for them, or upon them whatsoever Himself pleases. In His sight all things are open and manifest, His knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent upon the creature, so as nothing is to Him contingent, or uncertain. He is most holy in all His counsels, in all His works, and in all His commands. To Him is due from angels and men, and every other creature, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience He is pleased to require of them.In the unity of the Godhead there be three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. The Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father; the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the Father and the Son.Let the Philosophy Games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor. ;)Sources http://www.reformed.org...