I didn't see the debate on Nightline last night, between the atheists and the Christians...?

Question

but my daughter did, and she said the atheists were infantile and hateful and the Christians were infantile and clueless...

So another typical 'debate' on a subject that is not debatable...you either believe it or you don't...

COMMENTS?

What was the point indeed, Southpaw, of the 'debate'?

Answer 1

These debates are stupid. They never get intelligent atheists, nor do they get intelligent Christians. All they try to do is get "good tv" and not try to have good debate. Nightline has SO jumped the shark.

Answer 2

I would not describe the atheists as hateful. I saw them using humor to get a point across, which I think is fine. I found that much more palatable than the ineffective guilt-trip and fear tactics the other side used to prove that god exists.

My one complaint is that the woman was not a good speaker. It was almost embarrassing listening to her speak because she was so nervous, which is understandable. I hate giving speeches :p

In the end, the debate is pointless. No one's mind will be changed from it. Each side will cheer their own point of view. Mildly amusing to watch however, but it's nothing that has not been said countless times before, on both sides.

For part 1 of the debate, click this link. On the right side in a slider window with be parts 2-6.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-unh4KXBTo&mode=related&search=

Answer 3

The atheists weren't hateful, but they might have seemed that way because they pointed out all the places where Ray and Kirk had incorrect information, used the Bible to try to prove the Bible, and claimed that "belief" was equal to "proof". They were perfectly polite about it, but when you're in a situation where you need to point out things that another person is incorrect about, it can seem like you're being hateful. That's (unfortunately) the nature of a debate.
And the point of the debate was that Ray and Kirk had made claims that they could ABSOLUTELY scientifically prove the existence of God without using the Bible or faith. They failed miserably. The presented childish arguments against the theory of evolution that showed that they hadn't even bothered to LOOK UP what the theory of evolution actually SAYS. A first-grader probably could have knocked down their evolution arguments. (Ex: "If the theory of evolution was true, then we would have things like THIS..." --and then shows a picture of a creature that is half-crocodile / half duck.) Come on...you could spend FIVE minutes reading up on the web about what the theory of evolution is about, and know that that is a stupid and ridiculous argument.

Answer 4

If the atheists (one million) are as clever as they declare and (2) have as a lot evidence as they declare, then they do they ought to yell and scream, throw insults, and get inebriated? the communicate usually lasts until the atheists are too a techniques long gone for any further clever communique to be a threat. At that element the Christian(s) ought to assert, "we are able to talk back as quickly as you sense extra advantageous" and stroll off. Have a effective day. ---------------------------------------... RE "actual, there isn't something to assist a God. i'm not attempting to be disrespectful yet I do exactly not see the element believing in one as quickly as we have not any evidence of one. Yeah, we don't have evidence god "does not" exists yet you practice something that became by no skill there. i could ought to agree that no evidence not to show clears all reason for argument. it could final approximately 20 seconds." you have already desperate that I have not any evidence. it quite is exciting when you consider which you have not heard my case yet. it quite is a extensive bounce on your section to anticipate that no person on earth has any evidence. incredibly, there's a lot of evidence. the explanation why you run after "20 seconds" is when you consider which you have already made up your innovations and don't want to be at a loss for words with the information. The final time we began examining the evidence right here on R&S 2 atheists grew to alter into Christians. of direction they have been atheists who have been keen to open their eyes and seem at what became presented to them. Cheers

Answer 5

You admit they were clueless. How do you debate that without sounding like you are poking fun at it?

Edit: Well with all the boob comments, I am very sorry I missed it. Any photos?

Answer 6

For myself, I believe. I don't think I could live without faith. I often think about the movie "Contact" when the character played by Jodie Foster, goes on the space ship and things stat to go crazy and the first thing she says is "Oh God", her character was suppose to be atheists. I can not explain why or how I have faith, I just do. I believe in God and I am thankful for him in my life.

Answer 7

That's a lie. The Atheists even said they felt sorry for Kirk. They said they just want to give him a hug

but the christians were clueless

Answer 8

ray and kirk vs the atheists with the lady with a tattoo and big bo0bs?

in the baptist church?

crap, youtube doesnt have the ending... this is part six.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzuXuFWzrTc

Answer 9

i think there is a small fringe group of people on the fence, but for the most part you are right.

Answer 10

ever heard the saying if life gives you Lemons, make lemonade... then toss it in the face of the person that gave you the lemons until they give you the oranges you asked for in the first place?