Anybody want to debate the book The God Delusion?

Post by **otseng** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:01 am

I finally got a copy of The God Delusion by Dawkins from the library. And as I was reading it, I was thinking that I'd love to debate this book. Anybody want to debate this book? (It'll probably be several weeks before I can engage in a debate. I'd like to finish the current debate on Nature's Destiny first.)

If you would like to participate in the debate, please post in this thread "Sign me up" and I'll add you to the list of participants.

As of 4/30, these are the participants:
Furrowed Brow - Atheist
achilles12604 - Christian
McCulloch - Atheist, Agnostic
BohemianBanjo - Atheist
jjg - Catholic
QED
bernee51 - Atheist
OldChurchGuy
Cogitoergosum
bunyip
Cathar1950 - Agnostic, Deist
JamesBrown - Atheist, Agnostic
Confused - Atheist
Joe
NGR
otseng - Christian
FinalEnigma - Atheist
AClockWorkOrange - Atheist
Pista Gyerek - Atheist
atheisthumanist
Paul D
Chad

atheisthumanist · Post by **atheisthumanist** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:02 pm

I received the newsletter about this debate. I think most of the debaters here are far superior in their knowledge and skills than me, but after reading the book, I'd like to follow the debate along, possibly interjecting a thought or two if that's allowed.

Post by **otseng** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:32 am

atheisthumanist wrote: I received the newsletter about this debate. I think most of the debaters here are far superior in their knowledge and skills than me, but after reading the book, I'd like to follow the debate along, possibly interjecting a thought or two if that's allowed.

You are added to the list.

Also, out of curiousity, I've added some profile information of the participants.

bunyip · Post by **bunyip** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:17 am

Does my being on this list twice mean i'm to stand on both sides of the discussion??

Like the rest of the mob, i have a bifurcated brain with the left and right sides taking up their assigned roles. But if i'm expected to argue both for and against whatever TGD has to say, i'll likely be ready for a room with soft walls by the time we're done.

the bunyip

Post by **otseng** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:24 pm

bunyip wrote:Does my being on this list twice mean i'm to stand on both sides of the discussion??

Sorry about that. You know only have to debate for one side.

achilles12604 · Post by **achilles12604** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:06 am

otseng wrote:
atheisthumanist wrote: I received the newsletter about this debate. I think most of the debaters here are far superior in their knowledge and skills than me, but after reading the book, I'd like to follow the debate along, possibly interjecting a thought or two if that's allowed.
You are added to the list.

Also, out of curiousity, I've added some profile information of the participants.

It would seem we are outnumbered O. I guess we shall have to bring out the big guns. :2gun:

Post by **otseng** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:59 am

achilles12604 wrote:It would seem we are outnumbered O. I guess we shall have to bring out the big guns. :2gun:

Yep, outnumbered as usual. You want the front or the rear?

Paul D · Post by **Paul D** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:56 pm

otseng wrote:I finally got a copy of The God Delusion by Dawkins from the library. And as I was reading it, I was thinking that I'd love to debate this book. Anybody want to debate this book? (It'll probably be several weeks before I can engage in a debate. I'd like to finish the current debate on Nature's Destiny first.)

As of 4/14, these are the participants:
Furrowed Brow - Atheist
achilles12604 - Christian
McCulloch - Atheist, Agnostic
BohemianBanjo - Atheist
jjg - Catholic
QED
bernee51 - Atheist
OldChurchGuy
Cogitoergosum
bunyip
Cathar1950 - Agnostic, Deist
JamesBrown - Atheist, Agnostic
Confused - Atheist
Joe
NGR
otseng - Christian
FinalEnigma - Atheist
AClockWorkOrange - Atheist
Pista Gyerek - Atheist
atheisthumanist

Hi otseng,

Quite some time ago I read and did a non-exhaustive review of the book. It is located here www.apologeticsonline.net When I get time I'll check in and see what's going on, and contribute what I can, when I can. Thanks.

Paul

bunyip · Post by **bunyip** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:12 pm

Hi otseng,

Quite some time ago I read and did a non-exhaustive review of the book. It is located here www.apologeticsonline.net When I get time I'll check in and see what's going on, and contribute what I can, when I can. Thanks.

Paul[/quote]

G'day, Paul,

Like you, i have also produced a non-exhaustive review of TGD, It can be found on Amazon here:

A message from the Middle World, October 20, 2006

Although we are discussing but one book, there are others recently published, such as Scott Atran's, Pascal Boyer's and Daniel C. Dennett's works. I can give you pointers to my thoughts on them, should you wish to see them.

the bunyip

Chad · Post by **Chad** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:47 pm

I wouldn't mine joining the debate as well. I read the book already.

School will be out shortly as well, which means I'll be down to one night class

This should leave me with some actual time to participate.

Post by **otseng** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:32 am

I've added Paul D and Chad.

I've created the group 2007 The God Delusion and added all the members. If you have signed up and do you see yourself as a member of that group, please post here and I'll get you added.

I've also created an administrative thread for the debate. And on Tuesday, I'll create the first thread for us to start debating chapter 1.

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