Snuff, you are missing the point. It has nothing to do with that. Chip wants the attacks, abuse and ridicule. Many of his posts are designed to stimulate the attacks. It makes him feel closer to his lord and savior Jesus Christ. Its very Christlike to stand up and take it in defense of God and the holy Roman Catholic Church.
He needs us and we serve a distinct purpose in his life. Its not personal and has nothing to do with him being a bad person or not being a stand up guy. He is here to be villified just as Jesus Christ was 2000 years ago.