Nick Givas Show at Fairfield University<\/a>, which was also memorable.<\/p>\nThis weekend, I imagine some of the FAQ\u2019s will surface \u2013 generic arguments for\/against God\u2019s existence, morality, the historical basis\/non-basis of Christianity, etc. We also spent a fair amount of time discussion \u201cchurch and state\u201d issues such as abortion, healthcare, the ideal government for \u201cthe just city\u201d. As before, we\u2019ll be seeking live questions from the audience to help shape the agenda as we are both seeking \u00a0a dynamic experience for all participants.<\/p>\n
I must say how much I have appreciated my exchanges with Adam, written and live. I\u2019ve enjoyed learning about his views, how he\u2019s come to his views, how he responds to atheists and theists that disagree with his views. Equally, I\u2019ve enjoyed putting my own views on the hot seat. What better way for discovery than to actually discover? Both about my own views and Adam\u2019s, I\u2019ve gained much.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve appreciated getting to know Adam personally as well. To be honest, I may have had more fun at our last post-debate party, where Adam, Nick Givas, my wife Naomi, and I all grabbed some dinner and then headed back to my house for some more discussion, French press coffee, and a movie (Man of Steel).<\/p>\n
So if you\u2019re around Garden City, New York this weekend, we\u2019d love to have you at our friendly forum.<\/p>\n
Make no mistake, Adam and I have and will certainly challenge each other\u2019s views, but you will not see a display of chest-beating, Ad hominem, arrogance. I\u2019ve yet to feel personally disrespected by Adam and hope I\u2019ve held up the same spirit of humility and friendship. As a philosopher, I\u2019m committed to the idea that worldview discussions should be handled critically. Why do we believe what we believe? How do we make sense of Y, given X? All good questions. But I am actually more committed to\u00a0genuine<\/em>\u00a0curiosity, humility, and civility. Without a sincere interest in a civil and productive exchange, why even have the discussion?<\/p>\nOn that note, Naomi was driving with our two girls this morning listening to the radio. Natasha is almost 5 and she\u2019s starting to memorize the names of her favorite songs and artists. A Bryan Adams song came on and Natasha asked Naomi who the artist was. Naomi replied, \u201cHis name is Bryan Adams.\u201d The name Bryan excited Natasha as she naturally associated the name with her brother Brian. \u00a0\u201cAdams\u201d, in her reflection, she quickly associated with \u201cAdam\u201d and exclaimed:<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s dad\u2019s friend!\u201d<\/p>\n
Exactly.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll see you in Garden City.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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