Christians and Atheists to Debate Existence of God in First-Ever 'NIGHTLINE FACE OFF'

[and-justice-for-all]

CHRISTIANS AND ATHEISTS TO DEBATE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN FIRST-EVER "NIGHTLINE FACE OFF" ON SATURDAY, MAY 5th AT 7:30PM EST--MARTIN BASHIR TO MODERATE FORUM

DEBATE WILL BE POSTED ON ABCNEWS.COM AT 2PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th--SEGMENT TO THEN AIR ON "NIGHTLINE" THAT NIGHT

Beginning Saturday, "Nightline" will launch a new series called "Nightline Face Off," a debate style format where hot topics get discussed among prominent voices in their field. In its first-ever installment, Christians and atheists will gather in a New York City church to debate the existence of God. "The Way of the Master" co-hosts Kirk Cameron (from "Growing Pains" fame) and Ray Comfort will face off against the founders of www.blasphemychallenge.com. The history of how this debate came about is below and can also be found on the "Nightline" page at www.abcnews.com .

The first-ever "Nightline Face Off" will be moderated by co-anchor Martin Bashir and held at the Calvary Baptist Church in New York City this Saturday, May 5th at 7:30pmEST. To obtain media credentials, please contact Andrea Jones at 202-222-6896; [e-mail] or Alison Bridgman at 202-222-7370; [e-mail].

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[spoony]

1. Well those are some real intellectual heavyweights

both sides will be bringing. Snarky website founders and Mike Seever.

[tanyev]

14. That's what I thought when I saw the preview last night.

God must not be doing too good if his best defender is Kirk Cameron.

[regnaD kciN]

2. This brings to mind the Monty Python episode...

...where the believer and the skeptic, instead of debating the issue, decide to wrestle for it. The show moves on to other subjects and, at the very end, a voice-over announces "God exists, three falls to two."

:eyes:

[Lasher]

4. Well they might indeed end up wrestling

They're not exactly having the debate in neutral territory.

[Hissyspit]

3. Oh, brother... Bring back Ted Koppel. n/t

[uhhuh]

5. Aw Crap!

Why does God get home field advantage?

What's the line in Vegas? Anyone know?

[RC]

6. Why doesn't somebody just invite God and end the debate?

The problem is they have tried but have never found a Deity to deliver the invite to.

[lapfog_1]

7. Morgan Freeman or George Burns???

[matcom]

8. Jim Carrey

[frustrated_lefty]

9. Why?

It's not a subject of debate, it's a subject of faith. It's a stupid argument.

[Jack_DeLeon]

11. I agree...

Its up to individuals to decide for themselves. If someone wants to believe or not believe that is thier choice.

[donco6]

16. My question exactly.

So, if one side or the other argues "really really well" does that prove or disprove God? Hmmm . . .

[man4allcats]

10. Christians should know better.

Christianity, and presumably other religions as well, are articles of faith. Belief is the essence of Christianity. If you could prove it, it wouldn't mean anything! That is what is meant by faith. You must accept it without any rational basis for doing so. Either you believe in God, or you don't. So don't bother to debate God's existence. S(H)e doesn't need your help. If S(H)e exists, (S)He will exist with or without you.

[Cobalt Violet]

12. In a church?

That's dumb. Why a frickin' church?

[mmonk]

13. In an age when fundamentalism is gaining political power

and where hatred and hate speech runs high, I can see no good coming from this.

[genie_weenie]

15. This is just like when Kirk and Spock had to battle to the death!

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