- 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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