I'm planning of getting a radio show on the next open slot at my colleges radio station, where I'll play Classical music, comment on political events but most importantly host debates.
The issue for practice as we say would be either SSM or Abortion, either one I have the perfect canditate to argue against either of them.
The issue is that he's religious (though he hates the term, he prefers being called Christian). However would argueing over religious lines, rather then ethical and scientific lines be valid for an open debate?
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
I think you need to rephrase your question. Are you asking whether it is ok to have a theological debate? If so, why ask us? The college guidelines would be the place to look. Or are you asking whether it's ok to have a theist in a rational argument? Then the answer is obviously no; you might as well put in someone who believes in Santa Claus.
Posted by Irregardless (Member # 8529) on :
Are you merely assuming that his arguments will be religious, because he is?
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
Yes. And I know him well enough that is how he would argue.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
If you know him that well, he's probably not the perfect candidate for your debate.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Unless, of course, you want a theological debate. But in that case, I think you'd need to find a "religious" person to handle the "pro" side of each subject too. Although I can hardly imagine this not turning into a Bible Bash.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
I wouldn't even bother arguing with a radio host who can take me off the air whenever he likes.
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
With some people, religious debates can turn into "God says so. End of Discussion." This may not be so interesting for your listeners unless it can be countered with, "No. God say this ; here's why."
And that will only be interesting to readers who are interested in what God says.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
quote:I wouldn't even bother arguing with a radio host who can take me off the air whenever he likes.
Resign yourself to a lifetime of arguing in person, then, because anywhere you argue you can be censored or cut-off by the person who controls that particular medium.
Posted by ricree101 (Member # 7749) on :
That's only a serious problem if you are arguing with the person who controls the that medium. From my experience listening to radio, it is especially bad for that medium, although the threat still exists in others.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
umm I'm not argueing ANY side, I want to get 2 people one for pro one for con and have them duke it out.
But I was wondering if it would've been acceptable if the guy being the con could be religious.
Posted by Amanecer (Member # 4068) on :
I think that most people that oppose same sex marraige do so on religious grounds. I think it would be difficult to find somebody to debate that side that wasn't religious. As others have said, I think it would be a less Bible bashing debate if the pro person was also religious.
I think that religious would be less of an issue if the debate is abortion oriented. Religious and not religious people feel strongly about that on both sides.