• 139 - Our Favorite Debates

  • May 10 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
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    - Chad and Brian discuss their favorite and most memorable debates between Christian apologists/philosophers and atheists/skeptics

    Chad's Debate Picks
    1. James Crossley vs. William Lane Craig - Was Jesus Raised from the Dead? (2012)
    - Highlights Craig's case for the resurrection based on postmortem appearances
    - Contrasting styles of young Crossley vs distinguished Craig
    2. Jeffrey Lowder vs. Frank Turek - What Better Explains Reality: Naturalism or Theism? (2016)
    - Appreciates Lowder's formal case for naturalism reminiscent of Craig
    - Admires the cordiality and clash of Lowder's logic vs Turek's rhetoric
    3. Christopher Hitchens vs. William Lane Craig
    - The "prizefight" lead-up and spectacle surrounding this legendary debate
    - Contrasts Craig's arguments vs Hitchens' emotional appeals
    4. Braxton Hunter vs. Matt Dillahunty (2019)
    - Hunter exposes issues in Dillahunty's epistemology
    - Effectively argues for Kalam cosmological argument and argument from free will
    5. Craig vs Francisco Ayala - Is Intelligent Design Viable? (2013)
    - Craig debates an award-winning evolutionary scientist
    - Craig has to think on his feet against unfamiliar arguments from Ayala
    6. Chris Date vs. Dale Tuggy - Is Jesus Human and Not Divine?
    - High-level, rich, respectful debate between able defenders of their positions
    - Highlights Date's ancient bird imagery argument for Christ's deity
    7. Paul Draper vs. William Lane Craig
    - Craig debates a formidable philosophical adversary
    - Interesting to see Craig on his heels against some unfamiliar arguments

    Brian's Debate Picks
    1. William Lane Craig vs. Peter Atkins
    - The famous "put that in your pipe" moment where Craig lists what science can't explain
    2. Norm Geisler vs. Paul Kurtz on John Ankerberg Show
    - Admires Geisler's rapid-fire responses to a breadth of objections

    Bonus: Worst Debate - Jeff Durbin & James White vs Dr. Clark & Dan Ellis (2020)
    - Dr. Clark engaged in bizarre antics like throwing books, demanding miracles
    - One of the most cringeworthy debates they've seen

    Find links here: https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/some-of-my-favorite-debates.html
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