Why are most questions in R&S asked not for an answer but only for a response?

because most questions are leading questions. people know their sides. now they are debating them. honest questions are rarely found in this section.

Approval and self-validation, a pat on the back are all strong needs, especially in the area of religion regardless of one's beliefs. They're looking for some to agree with them, anyone who will tell that their ******** beliefs are okay. I see it a as a sign of immaturity and insecurity to need a stranger to validate our feelings and I must admit that I sense a bit of it in myself at times. But don't we all have that need to some extent? When I know what I feel, I always put the question to a vote so as not to give this impression and also to listen to what other people think. Heavens! Did I say "listen to other people?" What a novel idea. I may be on to something!

The reason they do as you say is their agenda. The word response should be replaced with result. They ask questions that will disparage Christianity. Which is the result they seek. HOWEVER some do it for as you say a "response" just to entertain themselves.

christians have faith: they don't need information to inform their beliefs, since their beliefs are not truth based to start with.

atheists know better than to expect any kind of an informative response out of the christians.

(who is the attractive girl beside you in your avatar)?

Because the only way to get a response is to ask a question.

I ask questions here with the scientist mindset that I'm checking the responses of amoeba to electric impulses....so it's shock, wiggle, observe and record,

Please do not feel sad.There bound to have a fews good one.i answer R&S is because i want people to know the truth but whether they accepted or not it is not a issued as long as i answer accordingly to my best knowledge.Say what you know,do not know do not say.That is my guide line.May God bless you with Wisdom and good health.

I think a lot of the posts are really askers trying to convey a point or their slant on things. I don't really see a problem with it.

Then why ask the question in the first place?

Because most so called "answerers" lie at times.