DEBATE: Frodo Vs Kyu

[fr0d0]

Kyu, can we make a deal to cease all hostilities towards Fr0d0 and only discuss thecontent and format of the debate with him? Likewise, Fr0d0, will you please stop with the responses to Kyu's barrage?

Only you can prevent forest fires.

Sure

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I'm interested in science, but profess no knowledge of the subject. My interests here are purely philosophical.

As are mine, we just happen to disagree over what true philosophy is.

I think philosophy misses the point. Actual academic philosophy. Do we need to agree on this?

Again no, I am interested in philosophy, that I happen to disagree with you over the value of abstract philosophical thought is another issue entirely.

This surprises me (if that's the right word)(your interest in philosophy). I believe my philosophy to be entirely rational, and not at all abstract. I also limit my philosophy to Christian biblical reference. Is that what you mean by abstract? Don't feel you need to answer this BTW.

I HAVE discussed the subject of evidence, I just disagree with you on what constitutes evidence.

I think I know what you're saying here. A premise for me debating would have to be that you allow me to have my source of evidence. I don't require you to agree with it, just for me to call on it as my rational basis. I hope that's fair. If not, please say why and I'll consider it.

From the subject title you've chosen I don't really know where you want to go with this. I'm not really interested in evidence of God's existence. It ranks way down there off my radar, to be honest. It is of high interest to non believers I grant you. You kid yourself though if you think it's of much interest to me. I will still discuss this if you really want to though.

Then suggest something different ... I want to discuss that in particular because I believe there is much to gain from a formal debate.

Well if you do then lets go for it.

My own personal bible? Don't you mean comprehensive answers I have taken a considerable time to research and understand? I can only assume that the reason you do not want me to use my own resources is because you fear what I am capable of with them.

No, I think it'd be very easy for you to block quote, without having to put much thought into the actual debate in hand. I also think it's make you appear disingenuous.

Now, I was rather under the impression you had agreed to debate ... if so on what subject? Are we going to debate or are you chickening out?

I'm up for it if you are.