Update on Comfort & Cameron vs. Atheists Debate
The debate on the existence of God between Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron and two atheists with the The Rational Response Squad, who back in January issued a “Blasphemy Challenge” (see our post), is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5 in New York City with Martin Bashir moderating. It was originally going to be streamed live on ABC’s website, but instead has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 9 at 1:00 2:00 PM EST. A condensed version of the debate will also be featured on Nightline on May 9.
Ray Comfort, author of God Doesn’t Believe in Atheists, alongside fellow Christian and actor Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) will butt heads with two ardent nonbelievers using only scientific fact in a debate sponsored by ABC. Comfort says that the evidence will “absolutely” confirm that there is a God, and he will not speak about his faith.
“Most people equate atheism with intellectualism,” explained Comfort in a statement, “but it’s actually an intellectual embarrassment. I am amazed at how many people think that God’s existence is a matter of faith. It’s not, and I will prove it at the debate—once and for all. This is not a joke. I will present undeniable scientific proof that God exists.”
Comfort’s confidence that he can absolutely prove the existence of God in 13 minutes without using the Bible has my curiosity piqued. I think I’m going to have to watch this.
More coverage here:
- Boundline Line: Proof That God Exists
- Christian News Wire:
- Christian Post: Evangelist Challenges Atheists to Bible-Less Debate on ABC
- Christian Worldview Network: Brannon Howse Interviews Ray Comfort on His ABC Nightline Debate With An Atheist
See also our previous post:
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Dr. Randy McKinley
Is it possible to get a manuscript or video of this debate?
May 4th, 2007 9:54 am
Phil Gons
That’s a good question. I’m not sure, but I will check on that and post about it if I find out anything.
Phil
May 4th, 2007 11:45 am
Former Follier
The event that took placce between RRS and WOTM cannot even be called a debate. The points Kirk and Ray made were so inadequate as to have made them an internet laughing stock. Also, they should really approach a debate from the stance that they are willing to abide by the ground rules.
Sep 17th, 2007 2:40 pm
DigitalBeachBum
I’d like to see a real debate about this subject. ABC should be ashamed. What a lousy setup it was to allow the rules to be broken. The moderator did a horrible job.
One other thing, people with real faith don’t have to prove their “god” exists. People with real faith don’t need to be shown that “god” exists. Ray Comfort obviously does not have any real faith in his belief system, nor does Kirk Cameron.
Jan 29th, 2008 1:59 pm