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KnightWhoSaysNi
May 1, 2007, 07:25 AM
This thread has been set up for a formal debate between Jim Lazarus and Brian Bosse who will debate the following question:

"Does God exist?"

Jim Lazarus will affirm the negative position and Brian Bosse will affirm the positive position. The debate will proceed in turns in the following special format, per the parameters (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showpost.php?p=4394291&postcount=50).

Part I: Introductory arguments

Round 1: Jim Lazarus opens; Brian Bosse opens
Round 2: Jim Lazarus responds; Brian Bosse responds

Part II: Cross-examination (3 statements per round)

Round 3:
- Jim Lazarus submits 3 questions
- Brian Bosse submits 3 answers
- Jim Lazarus submits 3 replies

Round 4:
- Brian Bosse submits 3 questions
- Jim Lazarus submits 3 answers
- Brian Bosse submits 3 replies

Part III: Conclusion

Round 5: Jim Lazarus concludes; Brian Bosse concludes

A Peanut Gallery (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showthread.php?p=4409602#post4409602) is set up in the Existence of God(s) forum for the rest of us to comment on the debate.

Enjoy the debate!

- KWSN, FD Moderator

Addendum (May 11): Brian Bosse and Jim Lazarus have agreed to extend the time limit to 9 days.
KnightWhoSaysNi
May 8, 2007, 10:01 AM
Jim Lazarus has requested an extension of one week to post his opening statement. I have agreed to grant his request. The deadline is now May 15.

- KWSN, FD Moderator
KnightWhoSaysNi
May 16, 2007, 08:41 AM
Jim, please note that your extension has expired. You will have a grace period until May 18 to post your opening statement.

Thank you for your consideration,

- KWSN, FD Moderator
KnightWhoSaysNi
May 19, 2007, 08:18 AM
Unfortunately, I have to declare this debate a stillborn. Brian Bosse will have the opportunity to post a statement if he wishes to. After that, this thread will be closed.

KWSN, FD Moderator
KnightWhoSaysNi
May 29, 2007, 10:07 AM
Brian, please note that the time limit to post your statement has expired, but you have a grace period until May 31.

- KWSN, FD Moderator

Edit: the grace period has expired. This thread will now be closed.