That's not MY God or Religion you're criticising

This is a common one, used as an evasive maneuver.

UPDATE: A very good response was written to this by ButterfliesAndWheels.com:
Are the 'New Atheists' avoiding the 'real arguments'?

Use the comment space below to present your rebuttal. Let's try and be clear and concise, as if this were to be used in a debate.

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