Comments on: A Non-Debate Between a Christian and an Atheist http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/ by Hemant Mehta Mon, 28 May 2012 04:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: CCO’s Jonathan Weyer wins multicultural award for OSU event : CCO Campus Ministry http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-308264 CCO’s Jonathan Weyer wins multicultural award for OSU event : CCO Campus Ministry Mon, 11 May 2009 19:55:10 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-308264 [...] atheists and Christians. Jay Gameline, pastor of Jacob’s Porch, and Hemant Mehta, author of I Sold My Soul on eBay, engaged in public dialogue about their varying beliefs with questions asked by audience members.  [...] [...] atheists and Christians. Jay Gameline, pastor of Jacob’s Porch, and Hemant Mehta, author of I Sold My Soul on eBay, engaged in public dialogue about their varying beliefs with questions asked by audience members.  [...]

]]> By: donnakay http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-286216 donnakay Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:34:40 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-286216 Hello friend, Every one of us has to make a decision as to what we will do with Christ. There is overwhelming evidence about the existence of Christ. Since you only have one soul and only live once, why not use this opportunity to honestly investigate without presupposition the validity of his existence, the purpose for which he came to earth and the reason for which he died. The Jews crucified Christ, not because he did anything wrong, but because he claimed to be God. After personally investigating the life of Christ, I have come to one conclusion which is this, Christ is either one big dumb stupid incredible liar who is worse than the devil himself or he is really who he says he is. It will be very sad for you if you waste this awesome opportunity then when you die, you find out the bible is truth. The bible says let God be true and every man a liar. Ignore what man has to say and seek God for yourself. Hello friend,
Every one of us has to make a decision as to what we will do with Christ. There is overwhelming evidence about the existence of Christ. Since you only have one soul and only live once, why not use this opportunity to honestly investigate without presupposition the validity of his existence, the purpose for which he came to earth and the reason for which he died. The Jews crucified Christ, not because he did anything wrong, but because he claimed to be God. After personally investigating the life of Christ, I have come to one conclusion which is this, Christ is either one big dumb stupid incredible liar who is worse than the devil himself or he is really who he says he is. It will be very sad for you if you waste this awesome opportunity then when you die, you find out the bible is truth. The bible says let God be true and every man a liar. Ignore what man has to say and seek God for yourself.

]]> By: John C http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-271324 John C Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:54:30 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-271324 I was in attendance. The talk was really fantastic. I think it turned out that way because the pastor was not what atheists expect when they hear the word pastor. I found myself agreeing with him a lot, which doesn't necessarily happen with religious people. He gave me the impression that he was following the teachings of Christ, rather than the bastardizations of the teachings that we see too often these days. If there is a movement of Christians like Jay, I am looking forward to building a relationship with them to improve society. I was in attendance. The talk was really fantastic. I think it turned out that way because the pastor was not what atheists expect when they hear the word pastor. I found myself agreeing with him a lot, which doesn’t necessarily happen with religious people. He gave me the impression that he was following the teachings of Christ, rather than the bastardizations of the teachings that we see too often these days.
If there is a movement of Christians like Jay, I am looking forward to building a relationship with them to improve society.

]]> By: This is about conversation, not conversion http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-271231 This is about conversation, not conversion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:15:49 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-271231 [...] week, someone else on Twitter, @Mrs_PJs, shared this link from The Friendly Atheist: A non-debate between a Christian and an aetheist. The post tells about an event at Ohio State University, where a Christian pastor and an atheist, [...] [...] week, someone else on Twitter, @Mrs_PJs, shared this link from The Friendly Atheist: A non-debate between a Christian and an aetheist. The post tells about an event at Ohio State University, where a Christian pastor and an atheist, [...]

]]> By: Justin Chase http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-270144 Justin Chase Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:12:11 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-270144 This was very similar to the Barker vs. D'Souza debate at the UofM not long ago. Though they had debate style at the beginning there was nearly an hour of questions from the audience like you're describing here. It was good, a lot of time the questions from the audience were more poignant then the questions posed from one debator to the other. This was very similar to the Barker vs. D’Souza debate at the UofM not long ago. Though they had debate style at the beginning there was nearly an hour of questions from the audience like you’re describing here. It was good, a lot of time the questions from the audience were more poignant then the questions posed from one debator to the other.

]]> By: Revyloution http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-270053 Revyloution Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:03:33 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-270053 What a great idea! Post the video up soon, I would love to see it. With that format, there would be no 'winner' of the debate. What a great idea! Post the video up soon, I would love to see it.

With that format, there would be no ‘winner’ of the debate.

]]> By: writerdd http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-269440 writerdd Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:50:44 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-269440 <blockquote>It’s different, but I’m surprised people don’t do it more often.</blockquote> Most people seem to want to prove that they are right, not understand where other people are coming from and accept that it's OK if we don't agree.

It’s different, but I’m surprised people don’t do it more often.

Most people seem to want to prove that they are right, not understand where other people are coming from and accept that it’s OK if we don’t agree.

]]> By: Cereal Man http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-269369 Cereal Man Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:18:07 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-269369 I am happy to read a story that finally gives justification to to the title "Friendly Atheist." Friendly content (at least towards the religious) seems to be often lacking. I am happy to read a story that finally gives justification to to the title “Friendly Atheist.” Friendly content (at least towards the religious) seems to be often lacking.

]]> By: Stephan Goodwin http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-269366 Stephan Goodwin Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:48:30 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-269366 It was a good talk, too bad I missed the beginning of it. Also, I guess my question about how anyone can pick between scripture and reason was considered in the "crazy" column...it's a shame I would have loved to hear a reasonable answer from him on that issue. I would have stayed for dinner but it was taking too long to decide and my fiance' and I have eating schedules we need to stick to to keep healthy. Hopefully you do more things in the Ohio area so I can get to those too! It was a good talk, too bad I missed the beginning of it. Also, I guess my question about how anyone can pick between scripture and reason was considered in the “crazy” column…it’s a shame I would have loved to hear a reasonable answer from him on that issue.

I would have stayed for dinner but it was taking too long to decide and my fiance’ and I have eating schedules we need to stick to to keep healthy.

Hopefully you do more things in the Ohio area so I can get to those too!

]]> By: Zachary Moore http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/02/10/a-non-debate-between-a-christian-and-an-atheist/#comment-269357 Zachary Moore Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:48:46 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=8676#comment-269357 For any Texans, I'm going to be participating in a similar event that will be touring through the Lone Star State. There will be two atheists and two Christians, moderated, accepting written questions from the audience. We'll be visiting UTA, UTD, and A&M in the next two months. For any Texans, I’m going to be participating in a similar event that will be touring through the Lone Star State. There will be two atheists and two Christians, moderated, accepting written questions from the audience. We’ll be visiting UTA, UTD, and A&M in the next two months.

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