Thread: How to Debate
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Old May 12, 2005, 11:25 am   #6 (permalink) (top)
JamesMcBride
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It is pretty much impossible to debate with a theist because they simply cannot conceive of the possibility that they might be wrong. If you cannot debate the points of the debate openly and fairly and have both sides evaluate them, then it isn't a debate, it's a big waste of time.

Religious debates are, by their very nature - always going to end in en-trenchment. A. Because no-one wants to be shown to be wrong on an issue of such importance (to some?!) and B. Because it's a matter of fundamental faith - not just an idea tossed up for discussion.
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