Good luck.
I understand the point you make I would personally not take that approach mind you if a scriptural variant was found stating
…25“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. 26
But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe.
and we could find the addition of
as of now but that will change at the end of the verse that would be helpful
But I think genuine atheists who take their belief seriously would be offended
if one took the approach of tapping the atheist on the head and saying soothingly there there now you can play your atheist pantomime but when all is said and done the grave will sanctify you and Gods overwhelming love will just yank you naughty boys out of your childs play.
That would be patronizing to most genuine atheists that approach regards to polemics
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