A most hilarious comment on the Atkins vs. McGrath debate on Richard Dawkins' site:
Yes, I've noticed in many of the ID v Evolution and God v Atheism debates, the theists are the better, slicker, more articulate speakers.
Obviously if you have facts and logic on your side, you feel you don't need charm and if you're in a logically weak position, you have to compensate with charisma and
wit.
In an ideal world, debates aren't decided by rhetorical skills, but by evidence.
Someone please tell the atheist lecturers to start boring people now!
Yes, I've noticed in many of the ID v Evolution and God v Atheism debates, the theists are the better, slicker, more articulate speakers.
Obviously if you have facts and logic on your side, you feel you don't need charm and if you're in a logically weak position, you have to compensate with charisma and
wit.
In an ideal world, debates aren't decided by rhetorical skills, but by evidence.
Someone please tell the atheist lecturers to start boring people now!
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