This is part 2 of Dr Shermer's opening statement, refuting the existence of God.]
The debate between international Christian speaker Douglas Jacoby and agnostic and skeptic Michael Shermer took pl...
This is part 2 of Dr Shermer's opening statement, refuting the existence of God.]
The debate between international Christian speaker Douglas Jacoby and agnostic and skeptic Michael Shermer took place Saturday June 23, the highlight of the 2007 International Apologetics Conference, sponsored by the Apologetics Research Society. The debate topic: Does God Exist?
Dr. Shermer is one of the three or four most famous atheist / agnostic scholars in the world, author of 12 books and President of the Skeptic Society. He has held dozens of debates, appeared on Oprah, 20/20, Dateline, Tom Snyder, Larry King Live and The History Channel. Dr. Jacoby, director of the Athens Institute of Ministry, has spoken in hundreds of cities in some 80 nations.
This exciting event was held before a packed house, with an overflow crowd watching close circuit monitors outside the venue. Kedron Jones (Board member of ARS) was moderator and affable host. Shermer and Jacoby both bring their best analytical skills to this debate. The interchange is lively, with both speakers willing to concede points made by their opponent. You will benefit greatly from weighing the arguments put forth. Douglas' clear and incisive arguments for the existence of God are persuasive. He argues from cosmology (both its creation and its complexity). and the unmistakable fact that moral absolutes are part of reality. Shermer makes the case that religions are socially constructed, historically dependent, and that the faith you adhere to and the god you believe in depend largely on when in history and where in the world you were born.
The two-hour debate is lively, engaging and instructional. You can watch each speaker's opening, rebuttal, rebuttal summary, and conclusion here at YouTube. For the entire debate in one DVD, however, including the 40+ minute Q&A session, please visit www.douglasjacoby.com. The Skeptics Society website is www.skeptic.com.
To post further comments, please visit Jacoby's forum at www.jacobyblogs.com.
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watch the argument that changed Antony Flew's life. that caused Him to believe in God. The greatest Atheist through the 20th Century. its by Gerald Schroeder.
yea, i'll definitely take a look at them. i do have to say that i am very busy with 18 credit hours this semester so it might be awhile...prolly summer til i can. but, i will most definitely put it on my list to read up on. ^_^
They are monthly magazines with normal 1 to 3 page articles(with diagrams and pictures) on what ever is current in science. I'm certain that even with a heavy course load, there is always time to read a brief article. It is often refreshing to take a half an hour break away from current studies to read something off your regular topic.
yea, i wish i could say there is always time. i wish i could take a half an hour break....i've already taken a week break haha (stupid on my part) but i have catching up to do while trying to juggle this weeks load with it and i'm going crazier than i already am. (i'm a Christian...i must be crazy! haha. jk)
you're lack of logic obviously shows here. you do not make sense. how would i be the dull minded one if obviously there must be something to start the regression?
again. humans would have a purpose....even if it were natural selection. the purpose would be to reach the top. we have purpose no matter which way you look at it.
Are you kidding me? I'll try and phrase this for your fragile mind to read properly. It is an infinite regress by YOUR definition of creator. There must always be a creator to create something of complexity (agreed?). Otherwise, if you are to say that something of complexity need not have a creator, then evidently the Universe need not have a creator(wakaremasu ka).
I don't understand what you've just said, it was nonsensical, be more clear. Purpose is a neurological production.
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again. humans would have a purpose....even if it were natural selection. the purpose would be to reach the top. we have purpose no matter which way you look at it.
I'll try and phrase this for your fragile mind to read properly.
It is an infinite regress by YOUR definition of creator. There must always be a creator to create something of complexity (agreed?). Otherwise, if you are to say that something of complexity need not have a creator, then evidently the Universe need not have a creator(wakaremasu ka).
I don't understand what you've just said, it was nonsensical, be more clear. Purpose is a neurological production.