139 - Our Favorite Debates

Introduction
- 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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