Theologian Attempts Censorship After Losing Public Debate

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Theologian Attempts Censorship After Losing Public Debate

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday November 1, 2011 @06:15PM from the evolved-sensibilities dept.

RockDoctor writes "Theologian John Haught publicly debated prominent evolutionary scientist and atheist Jerry Coyne at the University of Kentucky back in October. Before the debate, both parties agreed to the debate being video-taped. Coyne is of the opinion that he convincingly won the debate over Haught. But we'll never know, because Haught, with the assistance of staff at the University of Kentucky, who sponsored the debate, is banning publication of the video of the event. They are even refusing to release the half of the debate containing Coyne's comments and questions."

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Suggestion by Anonymous Coward · 2011-11-01 18:17 · Score: 4, Funny

I propose cruxifiction.
1. Re:Suggestion by Manos_Of_Fate · 2011-11-01 18:50 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Crucifixion? Could be worse. Could be stabbed. Crucifixion at least gets you out in the open air.
  Always look on the bright side of life!
  
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Speaking as an Creationist and Evolutionist by GoodNewsJimDotCom · 2011-11-01 18:27 · Score: 1, Funny

I would like to see this debate. It should not be censored. Even if dude lost the debate, that doesn't mean much except he should analyze his theology. Let us analyze the outcome and create better theories. I think we should have more public talks and awareness of this. People with bad theology are coming to bad conclusions that is bad for the souls of men.

So far, I haven't found a better theory than the "Long Day Theory" which lets evolution fit perfect with a literal interpretation of Genesis. Here is my old take on it. God himself actually approved of this article and my book. I prayed over the publishing of this book if what I said was theologically sound,"I pray everything is cool" and instantly my coauthor IMs me,"Everything is cool." That was the second time I know God interacted in my life in a way he wanted me to know. You can get a copy of my book for free or you can read my articles online for free.

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1. Re:Speaking as an Creationist and Evolutionist by Jafafa+Hots · 2011-11-01 19:35 · Score: 1, Funny
  
  I know a little about religion.
  I know a great deal more about mental illness.
  To be blunt, there is far more evidence of mental illness than there is of gods. We know for a FACT that eyewitness testimony is unreliable because people can: be delusional, be confused, be misled, be mistaken, have brain attacks and seizures that can cause them to see things, can misinterpret what their sense are feeding them, and lie.
  In fact they do all of the above very frequently. That's all the evidence I need to deal with your claims, unless you come up with something more concrete than 'I know because I know, and the evidence that I know is that I know."
  
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Re:Wait! It gets better! by Spigot+the+Bear · 2011-11-01 18:34 · Score: 4, Funny

rule #1 - stop digging.
Dig up, stupid!
I propse... by fyngyrz · 2011-11-01 18:41 · Score: 4, Funny

The Comfy Chair!

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Re:Wait! It gets better! by arazor · 2011-11-01 18:52 · Score: 5, Funny

Dig up, stupid!
Wrong website dude.
Re:What was the point of this exercise? by Merls+the+Sneaky · 2011-11-01 19:08 · Score: 5, Funny

Any 6 year old can tell you there is more proof of Santa. When they ask Santa for something there's a good chance they will get it. When they pray for something there is little chance.
Re:Nah... by Zouden · 2011-11-01 20:06 · Score: 4, Funny

Yep, a creationist and an atheist have teamed up to use shady marketing tactics in order to collect on that big "theological debate audience" dollar. Sure.

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Re:Wait! It gets better! by syousef · 2011-11-01 21:02 · Score: 3, Funny

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When your in a hole, rule #1 - stop digging.
He subscribes to a different philosophy. "BE the hole!"

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Re:What was the point of this exercise? by nospam007 · 2011-11-01 21:50 · Score: 5, Funny

"And what is a day before god made the Earth?"
Obviously a holiday since he didn't do shit that day.
Re:My thoughts exactly by PopeRatzo · 2011-11-02 00:54 · Score: 3, Funny

Too bad they're not our personal army.
Speak for yourself.

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Re:How the mighty have fallen by Anonymous Coward · 2011-11-02 03:30 · Score: 4, Funny

Even Jesus is quoted as telling his followers not to fight with non-believers. There are numerous scriptures that basically tell believers to abstain from defending God because God is more than capable of defending himself if He so chooses. Whenever I hear about a Christian trying to prove the Bible or God's existence I know immediately they are simply using the Bible as a weapon to force their ideals on others instead of a guidebook on how they should live. When that fails they quickly fall back to secular (non-religious) means to meet their goal. If he was really interested in proving God's existence he would try to act more like Him.
Mistake: You did not capitalize the word "himself" when referring to God.
Punishment: Eternal damnation.
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