Free Will Exists Vs Free Will Does Not Exist

[elopez]

One thing I'd like to clarify is length. It was originally thought 2000 characters should not be exceeded yet this would make our posts on such a complex issue relatively short. I suggested going with point 6 and say the max should be 5000 words, not characters. Is that still good?

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

Yep.

@MarkRohfrietsch

I think we've agreed on the debate parameters.

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

1. The topic and title of the debate: "The Question of Free Will" [topic: Free Will Exists vs. Free Will Does Not Exist]

2. The members who will be participating in the debate and what positions they will take: @elopez will take the position that free will exists, and I [SinnerInTheHands] will take the position of complete predestination [that free will is at best an illusion and at worst a heresy].

3. The number of rounds within the debate: Three rounds.

4. Whether the posts will be made concurrently or alternating and which party goes first: Alternating, @elopez would go first.

5. Time limit between posts: No more than seven days.

6. The maximum length for each post: 5,000 words.

7. Whether or not quotes and outside references are allowed: Yes, both Biblical citations and outside quotes and references.

8. And, finally, the start date of the debate: Today or tomorrow.

@FreeinChrist @God's Child @MarkRohfrietsch @PreachersWife2004 @Tallguy88

 

[elopez]

I am all set and would be making my opening post shortly after the thread is created

 

[Truly1999]

I am all set and would be making my opening post shortly after the thread is created

Hi, you have created the thread yourself from the moment you entered a title and made your first post followed by hitting the 'create Thread' button.

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

Hi, you have created the thread yourself from the moment you entered a title and made your first post followed by hitting the 'create Thread' button.

This is the "Formal Debate Proposals" section. A mod/admin has to create a separate thread in the formal debate section open to just @elopez and I.

 

[Truly1999]

This is the "Formal Debate Proposals" section. A mod/admin has to create a separate thread in the formal debate section open to just @elopez and I.

I was wondering about that. I always found forums work best where as many people as possible contribute. It's a very interesting topic but I couldn't join under the terms set out.

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

I was wondering about that. I always found forums work best where as many people as possible contribute. It's a very interesting topic but I couldn't join under the terms set out.

It's intended to be a one-on-one debate.

 

[tulipbee]

I haven't see free will yet. Where is it?

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

I am all set and would be making my opening post shortly after the thread is created

Soon, I hope.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Forgive me; things have been busy here at CF and outside as well for me.

I have the debate set up; it is here: http://www.christianforums.com/threads/the-question-of-free-will.7907494/

Great job with the stipulations BTW; I have made a couple of standard modifications but it made my job easy!

God bless, and enjoy the discussion.

Please send me a Private Message when you post and I will get it approved promptly.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Closing this thread.