mighty_duck
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I bet Dawkins feels the same way about a little known fundy who wants to debate him. Even if Dawkins wins the debate, he gains nothing. Bob gains notoriety just by showing up.
I hope I'm wrong though. I'd love to see it.
Richard Dawkins - will he debate the existence of God?
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I hope I'm wrong though. I'd love to see it.
Well... obviously you think Bob would be a good opponent and you are an adversary, so that must say something.
It isn't like Bob is just a random forum member. Bob might not be as famous as some but he has been on dozens of TV shows including nationally televised shows like Politically Incorrect etc.
Furthermore...
In the grand scheme of things I wouldn't say that Richard Dawkins is exactly Elvis Presley. :singer:
Now that I would love to see. Not that I think he'd do it either...but he'd be more likely than Dawkins.
Rexlunae,
I'm guessing...Grand Forks? Am I close?
I'm guessing...Grand Forks? Am I close?
mighty_duck
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Without taking anything away from BE, my point was not unlike an SAT question.
"Random forum member" to Bob Enyart
Is like
Bob Enyart to Richard Dawkins
With the connection being that the former is less famous and has less to lose and much more to gain than the latter. I wouldn't fault either for turning down such a debate proposal.
Shhhh! Don't let Dawkins know
This is his 15 minutes, let him enjoy it. He has national and worldwide renown (for now).
Perhaps you should set your sights a bit lower, like radio host "infidel guy", or those annoying guys from the Rational Response Squad.
Without taking anything away from BE, my point was not unlike an SAT question.
"Random forum member" to Bob Enyart
Is like
Bob Enyart to Richard Dawkins
With the connection being that the former is less famous and has less to lose and much more to gain than the latter. I wouldn't fault either for turning down such a debate proposal.
Shhhh! Don't let Dawkins know
This is his 15 minutes, let him enjoy it. He has national and worldwide renown (for now).
Perhaps you should set your sights a bit lower, like radio host "infidel guy", or those annoying guys from the Rational Response Squad.
Why set our sights lower? Though I admit it's a long shot Dawkins hasn't turned down the debate!
Go for Hitchens. He's actually good at debating, and I think it would be a lot more interesting. I've never seen any evidence that Dawkins is good at debate, and he's said he doesn't like doing debates in the past.
Without taking anything away from BE, my point was not unlike an SAT question.
"Random forum member" to Bob Enyart
Is like
Bob Enyart to Richard Dawkins
With the connection being that the former is less famous and has less to lose and much more to gain than the latter. I wouldn't fault either for turning down such a debate proposal.
Shhhh! Don't let Dawkins know
This is his 15 minutes, let him enjoy it. He has national and worldwide renown (for now).
Perhaps you should set your sights a bit lower, like radio host "infidel guy", or those annoying guys from the Rational Response Squad.
Bob already debated Reggie.
Sweet Pea
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Door
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He could start at the bottom. What's your schedule like?
Yeah... as chatmaggot said, Bob already debated Reggie and while Reggie seemed like a nice guy he didn't really put up much of a fight, I am guessing he would admit that as well.
:rotfl:
Guys... Door (whoever he is) deserves some rep that was a hilarious post.
Sorry, but..."You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Door again."
Stupid forum rules. :IA:
SUTG
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I'd rather see Dawkins stick to Biology for the most part. He does such a good job of explaining that.
I haven't read The God Delusion, but I have seen some of his debates on the EoG that online. Not as interesting as his other work.
Sam Harris would be another candidate for a debate with Bob.
I think these guys (Harris, Dawkins, Hitchens) are probably swimming in debate proposals. Everyone wants a shot at either them or the attention they have garnered. I think Bob would be a decent candidate on the "Yes, God esists!" side, but there are others.
I haven't read The God Delusion, but I have seen some of his debates on the EoG that online. Not as interesting as his other work.
Sam Harris would be another candidate for a debate with Bob.
I think these guys (Harris, Dawkins, Hitchens) are probably swimming in debate proposals. Everyone wants a shot at either them or the attention they have garnered. I think Bob would be a decent candidate on the "Yes, God esists!" side, but there are others.
mighty_duck
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But Dawkins is only a mediocre theologian (albeit well published), his arguments are hardly groundbreaking.
SUTG
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I'd call him an atheologian. :chuckle: Have you read The God Delusion?