Is Evolution a Pseudoscience? -- The Bible Thumper vs. PoodleLovinPessimist

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

This thread has been set up for a formal debate between The Bible Thumper and PoodleLovinPessimist on the following resolution:

"Resolved: Evolution is a Pseudoscience."

The Bible Thumper will argue for the affirmative position and PoodleLovinPessimist will oppose. The debate will have four rounds and The Bible Thumper will go first, according to the parameters (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showpost.php?p=2222702&postcount=111).

A Peanut Gallery (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showthread.php?p=2224297#post2224297) is set up in the Evolution/Creation forum for the rest of us to comment on the debate.

Good luck to both participants!

- NS, FD Moderator

Addendum: The Bible Thumper and PoodleLovinPessimist have agreed to make a minor amendment. The opening round will have the word limit extended to 3300 words. Subsequent rounds will remain limited up to 2000 words. -- NS

[The Bible Thumper]

[Opening Statement Deleted - NS]

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

The Bible Thumper’s opening statement has been deleted due to evidence of plagiarism, particularly from what was found in the Creation Science FAQ (http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/origins/faqsci.htm). This constitutes a serious infraction of the formal debate rules and unfortunately I must declare a forfeit.

PoodleLovinPessimist will have the opportunity to post his opening statement that is within the scope of the original parameters. After that, this thread will be closed.

- NS, FD Moderator

Edit (Mar. 15): PoodleLovinPessimist has declined to submit a statement. This thread will now be closed. -- NS