William Lane Craig vs Lewis Wolpert 4/12

Is God a Delusion? Professors William Lane Craig and Lewis Wolpert debate.

Moderated by BBC's John Humphrys

Hosted by the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF)

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[Intellectual4God]

I like how Wolpert here admits there is a natural belief in God embedded into our minds from birth. NATURAL, meaning not brainwashed, simply normal. As a Christian i would argue that God put this here so we all know there is a God no matter how much we deny it. And if by genetics we are more naturally inclined to believe in a God then it goes to show that it is brainwashing to teach otherwise , Atheism is brainwashing and a man made concept, But Gods presence is a natural truth within us.

[theBartone9119]

@Intellectual4God "I like how Wolpert here admits there is a natural belief in God embedded into our minds from birth. NATURAL"

I like how you admit that it's natural, because this means the supernatural didn't put it there.

[jerrygord3131]

I don't really think Wolpert's argument on the concept of cause and effect was very convincing... also, I was slightly surprised that he didn't want to use the term "god gene". Lastly, I understand his argument where he uses the fact that humans have historically given their gods human characteristics, but I don't necessarily agree with it.

[theBartone9119]

@THEEVANTHETOON "God is immaterial"

How can “God”, something with no mass, electric charge, weight, ability to be split, heated or cooled have a cause and effect relationship with something which contains these all of these properties? The theist not only asserts an irrational hypothetical “what”, but fails to explain a “how” or even explain if a “how” is possible.

Stating "We can't understand" is not an argument in the theists favor, because it's his understanding which is the basis of belief.

[treasuredroperX]

@Falcondick69 Yeah... Jesus was probably a nordic or something.

[92xtaylor]

@treasuredroperX Well, I belive that the best reason at least for myself to call God "He" would be that Jesus himself has stated, "I and the FATHER are one." This showcases that if you are a beliver in the Christian faith, it is reasonable to refer to God as "Him" instead of "Her".

[Spirifiume]

"Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves.

Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child." R.Heinlein.

[Brushles83]

@Falcondick69 no im afraid your very wrong. Man and women were not created by a god. We evolved just like the rest of the animal kingdom. This is now proven science.