Invitation for Atheists to Debate a Christian via Skype

[Jehanne]

Where do you get your information on what atheists tend to like or do from?

For example, from this thread alone in response to me:

 "There's nothing to debate. Either you acknowledge facts or you do not."

and 

"Naturally not.  We all know how these 'debates' go.  You'll do your bit about the value of Christianity and the validity of the Bible.  The atheist will respond with criticisms based in reason, history and logic.  This will go back and forth for a bit until you invoke the need to accept things based on faith, at which point it is not longer a debate.
For the record, it isn't immediately clear that one can have a 'rational' debate about religion."


My understanding of atheist's tendencies is not completely unfounded. I will grant that it may be an over generalization since many Atheists will disagree on a variety of topics. But you'll notice that the atheist has "reason, history, and logic" on his side, but I just have a "bit" to do about the value of Christianity. Of course, these people are not willing to actually debate.

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Someone has already accepted your challenge.  Did you miss it?

I may have. They haven't sent me a PM.

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Right here. (When you debate me, I hope that you read all of my posts!)

[Anomalocaris]

You're kidding, right?

I have a wonderful investment for you and will guarantee a 50% return. All you have to do is send me a picture of your SSN card and bank account number for deposits. 

Why not indeed!

I'm asking why he doesn't trust a Christian asking for debate. Asking for a SSN and a debate are hardly comparable.

Because it takes deceit to be a Christian, however that Christian may pretend to himself to be honest.

[LadyForCamus]

You're kidding, right?

I have a wonderful investment for you and will guarantee a 50% return. All you have to do is send me a picture of your SSN card and bank account number for deposits. 

Why not indeed!

I'm asking why he doesn't trust a Christian asking for debate. Asking for a SSN and a debate are hardly comparable.

Jehanne accepted your request for debate right here in your own thread, like a page or two ago.  Are you not even reading your own thread?

[chimp3]

I'm asking why he doesn't trust a Christian asking for debate. Asking for a SSN and a debate are hardly comparable.

Jehanne accepted your request for debate right here in your own thread, like a page or two ago.  Are you not even reading your own thread?

I don't think he does. Valkyrie and I have both mentioned he needs to read the rules as he is in violation of the 30/30 rule.

[LetsDebateThings]

Jehanne accepted your request for debate right here in your own thread, like a page or two ago.  Are you not even reading your own thread?

I don't think he does. Valkyrie and I have both mentioned he needs to read the rules as he is in violation of the 30/30 rule.

I've read them. And I've read the rules. I don't think I'm in violation of 30/30 rule because of the exception to it. Maybe I'm wrong, but my post still remains as of now. I think its relevant to the ongoing discussion. It's clearly generated much of it.

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For example, from this thread alone in response to me:

 "There's nothing to debate. Either you acknowledge facts or you do not."

and 

"Naturally not.  We all know how these 'debates' go.  You'll do your bit about the value of Christianity and the validity of the Bible.  The atheist will respond with criticisms based in reason, history and logic.  This will go back and forth for a bit until you invoke the need to accept things based on faith, at which point it is not longer a debate.
For the record, it isn't immediately clear that one can have a 'rational' debate about religion."


My understanding of atheist's tendencies is not completely unfounded. I will grant that it may be an over generalization since many Atheists will disagree on a variety of topics. But you'll notice that the atheist has "reason, history, and logic" on his side, but I just have a "bit" to do about the value of Christianity. Of course, these people are not willing to actually debate.

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I may have. They haven't sent me a PM.

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Right here.  (When you debate me, I hope that you read all of my posts!)

I'd be happy to. I'd like to debate verbally, though.

[Shell B]

LetsDebateThings, this isn't a Skype room, so we naturally expect people who come here to participate to anticipate using text as a medium. This isn't a platform for finding atheists to debate elsewhere. When you sign up here, it's to be a member HERE, not to fish our membership. I'm certainly okay with members deciding to talk together organically outside of the forum, obviously. It'd be fucking weird if I had an opinion on the matter. However, I don't really like you coming here to ask to debate, but refusing to do so in the actual forum you are using. We have a formal debate section, and we would love for you to use it. You could even record your responses, post them to YouTube and then post those links in the debate thread, assuming the other member agreed to such a format, and you met our 30/30 rule first. You already have takers in terms of debate. If your preference is Skype, and you refuse to use this forum, I don't know why you're here. Go god bother somewhere else.

[Jehanne]

I don't think he does. Valkyrie and I have both mentioned he needs to read the rules as he is in violation of the 30/30 rule.

I've read them. And I've read the rules. I don't think I'm in violation of 30/30 rule because of the exception to it. Maybe I'm wrong, but my post still remains as of now. I think its relevant to the ongoing discussion. It's clearly generated much of it.

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Right here.  (When you debate me, I hope that you read all of my posts!)

I'd be happy to. I'd like to debate verbally, though.

Why?

[The Valkyrie]

LetsDebateThings, this isn't a Skype room, so we naturally expect people who come here to participate to anticipate using text as a medium. This isn't a platform for finding atheists to debate elsewhere. When you sign up here, it's to be a member HERE, not to fish our membership. I'm certainly okay with members deciding to talk together organically outside of the forum, obviously. It'd be fucking weird if I had an opinion on the matter. However, I don't really like you coming here to ask to debate, but refusing to do so in the actual forum you are using. We have a formal debate section, and we would love for you to use it. You could even record your responses, post them to YouTube and then post those links in the debate thread, assuming the other member agreed to such a format, and you met our 30/30 rule first. You already have takers in terms of debate. If your preference is Skype, and you refuse to use this forum, I don't know why you're here. Go god bother somewhere else.

This*






*Though I don't like the membership talking together outside the forum because I'm nosey and suspect they're talking about me**




**This is either paranoia or a warning to others***


***Probably paranoia****





****Or is it?

[Shell B]

Paranoia or . . . not.

[brewer]

You're kidding, right?

I have a wonderful investment for you and will guarantee a 50% return. All you have to do is send me a picture of your SSN card and bank account number for deposits. 

Why not indeed!

I'm asking why he doesn't trust a Christian asking for debate. Asking for a SSN and a debate are hardly comparable.

I don't trust christians in general. You all tend to have a false sense of superiority. For all I know you consider atheists heathen scum that deserve a trip to hell (kind of what the Westminster thing says). 

If you were worth trusting you'd try to get to know us a people first.