Reply #134: Yes, I agree you are perhaps amplifying your point

[Meshuga]

You say in your OP:

I am a person of deep spiritual beliefs, but am not a Christian. Yet, so very often, when debating the existence (or lack of) of God, I find myself having to rationalize the Christian belief system, which I do not follow.

I can relate to that. Look at your post #120:

That's what I mean when I say that atheists raised in a Christian or Jewish culture, unintentionally promote Christianity by arguing against that religion.

Now, as a Jew, should I now be the one rationalizing Christian belief (to you) which I do not follow? :-)

I understand that Jews themselves sometimes "Christianize" Judaism because we live in a society where the majority is Christian and it is hard not to. So I can't really blame you and others (and myself sometimes) for doing the same. But it is always important to point it out when it is happening so we can make sure the exchange is coherent and relevant.