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Theologian Attempts Censorship After Losing Public Debate

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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  1. Suggestion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I propose cruxifiction.

    1. Re:Suggestion by Manos_Of_Fate · · 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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  2. Re:Wait! It gets better! by Spigot+the+Bear · · Score: 4, Funny

    rule #1 - stop digging.

    Dig up, stupid!

  3. I propse... by fyngyrz · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Comfy Chair!

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  4. Re:Wait! It gets better! by arazor · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dig up, stupid!

    Wrong website dude.

  5. Re:What was the point of this exercise? by Merls+the+Sneaky · · 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.

  6. Re:Nah... by Zouden · · 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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  7. Re:Wait! It gets better! by syousef · · Score: 3, Funny

    >

    When your in a hole, rule #1 - stop digging.

    He subscribes to a different philosophy. "BE the hole!"

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  8. Re:What was the point of this exercise? by nospam007 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "And what is a day before god made the Earth?"

    Obviously a holiday since he didn't do shit that day.

  9. Re:My thoughts exactly by PopeRatzo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Too bad they're not our personal army.

    Speak for yourself.

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  10. Re:How the mighty have fallen by Anonymous Coward · · 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.

    God's Grammar Police.