Dan Barker Debate - The Horrible Fiction Of The Old Testament - Part 2

[@BrendanWhelan]

I’m sure this kid's parents and church leaders are so proud. You know, the ones that brainwashed him.

[@Nkosi766]

Poor kid is outta his league. He came with beliefs instead of evidence

[@mikeellis2025]

Actually this kid doesn't know the Bible. Why does this atheist choose to debate with a kid. Let him debate Voddie Buchanan. He will get destroyed.

[@Nkosi766]

@@mikeellis2025 The kid makes more sense than voddie. At least he could use the excuse of being young and naive

[@parkjammer]

Tom has been baptized in the koolaid of stupidity. Lots of anger, lots of claim, zero evidence. Dan rocks!

[@angharadllewellyn2192]

I feel so sorry for young man trying to present his case. He appeared so uncomfortable and spoke so rapidly, that one can only think he did not believe his own message. My vote goes to Dan Baker.

[@goldenalt3166]

He's just nervous. Not believing comes later when they have a lot more experience.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

I disagree, Ross believes to a fault what he believes. His problem being he talks too fast, too manic...

[@goldenalt3166]

@Margie Smith There's definitely a psychological need there in a lot of people. Of course, I find myself wanting the other person to see things my way as well. So I don't know that this is concentrated in religion or apologetics.

[@jestermoon]

@@goldenalt3166 too right ✅️

[@kaarlimakela3413]

God invented decaf for just this purpose, but the kid swerved. ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️

[@RoyaEnfieldBSAman]

Dan was debating, his opponent was yelling/preaching.

[@dalmal62m72]

Yep. That’s all the apologists can do. Tough proving a myth.

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

Where are the commandments? I’ve got a copy on my computer here! LMFAO this guy can’t be serious 😂😂😂

[@tomcooper6108]

Tom's thinking: The faster I talk, the more correct I am.

[@MrCyclist]

I was so disappointed that Tom avoided explaining how snakes and donkeys talk.

[@toni4729]

Perhaps you can explain then.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

@@toni4729 🤣 I'm pretty sure the comment was meant ironically...

[@talithaleah6563]

@@toni4729 I can!!! They don’t talk.

[@rustyshackelford5047]

If someone believes in non sense then they believe that anything is possible including talking animals.

[@gideondurham924]

​@@rustyshackelford5047nice comment coming from a talking ape. Lol

[@wisdomprepper]

Rule #1 in a debate is if you start getting emotional about your side, you're either realizing your are wrong, incapable of properly defending your side or are very poorly prepared. And then to switch to an unfounded personal attack was just...well...not very Christian. lol

[@GustavoCarias]

Tom mistakes came from the fact that he’s using the Bible to prove the Bible. It’s like taking the murderer defence story as prove of his innocence.

[@goldenalt3166]

To be fair, he provided and claims quite a bit of extra-biblical evidence. Neither speaker addressed the question of how much of the Bible is fiction. Barker seemed to take the default position despite being the designated pro side. One day, I'll try a statistical sampling to see what the Bible is made of.

[@jdnlaw1974]

Exactly. His entire argument reminded me of someone plugging the plug of a power strip into one the strips own outlets.

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment You, young man you need to stop murdering and read a 6th grade physics book. That's where I started. Good Luck my friend Get Out Stay out Stay Free

[@haleydoe644]

It makes me very uncomfortable to be around people that can genuinely claim with conviction that their belief is factual when it is so far from it.

[@jacojordaan1015]

This Tom dude is really irritating to watch. Excellent debate on Dan's part, I think he nailed his point and was crystal clear on his arguments. Tom, on the other hand, babbled on like a school kid high on sugar, not really having anything relevant to say. Well done Dan. 🏆

[@DulceN]

Same here. I found that Tom fellow very unlikable and immature, robotically spewing what he believes to be hard facts. Totally brainwashed.

[@johndavis9591]

Riddalin and coffee

[@damianwhite504]

@@johndavis9591 whole lotta shakin goin on

[@tealx8462]

@@johndavis9591 😳😂🤣

[@dexterdexter8493]

Did Tom swallow a jar of sugar or took drugs before the debate? Man it’s uncomfortable listening to him

[@jamesthompson284]

My thought exactly, I thought it was meth. Made me grind my teeth.

[@danielbergersen4459]

It was meth

[@freewill8218]

@@danielbergersen4459 🤣

[@videnkirui4455]

😄😄

[@jacobking3211]

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me. Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.

[@Balzdeepinurmama]

The fact that he thought pictures of camels that somebody drew meant anything evidence wise told me everything. Complete and utter nonsense. That kid was WAY out of his league.

[@interman7715]

Toms emotions took over ,indicating desperation.

[@lebojay]

His beliefs are all based in emotion in the first place. Emotions didn’t take over. Emotions are all he’s got.

[@adriantiley6660]

Dan Barker time and again exemplifies reasoned, compelling argument with a foundation of correct logic. A real inspiration. Yet again we are inspired by him and his courage and become increasingly weary at his challenger's descent into preaching.

[@manifold1476]

amen, brother 😄

[@maklaren811]

Go find Lloyd Evans channel and "The truth hurts" by Harrison Cothir

[@dennisswanberg1718]

He is good but you need match him up to someone at Dan's level.

[@robertmyers6865]

@@dennisswanberg1718 Dan's level is below ZERO.

[@talithaleah6563]

I’m so glad Dan called him out on the horrible comment about murdering babies in the womb. That comment was desperate and rude.

[@wooliestchain9770]

God kills women and children in the Bible, so he's not a valuable authority to determine whether or not women should have an abortion.

[@jackmyers2359]

"I would challenge you to a battle of wits but I see you're unarmed". C. Hitchens.

[@paullever2085]

The faster he talks, the more ridiculous the poor guys looks. Dan is arguing with an unarmed boy.

[@cosmopolitan4598]

Naahh, Dan hasn't learnt from Bill Nye. Remember Nye vs Ken Ham debate?? Ken Ham crushed Nye. And Nye should listen to Mark Twain. You can't win with idiot!

[@johnstewart4350]

"He that believeth on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." (John 3:36)

[@johnthijm5113]

@@johnstewart4350 Cruel god if you ask me

[@johnstewart4350]

@@johnthijm5113 THE TRIUNE GOD THE SON, GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, SAVED A WRETCHED SINNER BY PUTTING HIS SON ON THE CROSS, CURSING HIM FOR MY SINS, AND LETTING ME GO FREE, RELEASING ME FROM ETERNAL PUNISHMENT IN HELL THRU FAITH IN HIS ATONING BLOOD, AND MADE ME A FULL TIME PUBLIC GRACE EVANGELIST, IN WHOM HIS SECOND COMING VERY SOON WILL EXECUTE JUDGMENT ON A SINFUL WICKED GOD-HATING WORLD... BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST AS HE WILL RESURRECT ALL HIS WORSHIPPERS TO THE HEAVENLY NEW JERUSALEM, WHILE ALL OTHERS SHALL BE PUNISHED FOREVER AND EVER. REPENT, BELIEVE & BE SAVED IN JESUS HOLY NAME !!

[@johnthijm5113]

@@johnstewart4350 Why do you use all Caption letters instead of normal letters?

[@plantpowered269]

I I cannot stop being amaized at his infinite fountain of clever and original arguments, which I haven't heard even from the "4 horsemen of atheism". This guy is gold! Huge respect and many years of good health to Dan! 🤗

[@jacobking3211]

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me. Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I feel that he would have been badly exposed if he had debated theologian, author, philosopher and Greek scholar David Bentley Hart instead he took the easy route of debating a fundamentalist strict biblical literalist

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@251rmartin My point stands and the likes of Barker will avoid a similar debate with a scholar such as DBH

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@251rmartin As far as I know DBH wrote a book addressing the 'New Atheists' which I haven't read .

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@251rmartin DBH suffers from poor health which may be the reason that he doesn't seem to be into these debates.

[@talithaleah6563]

Tom is terrified, it breaks my heart. He is absolutely scared out of his mind that if anyone gets the Bible wrong, they’ll be doomed. So sorry he’s been indoctrinated into such fear. I wish he could shake off the damage of these myths and enjoy the only life he’s going to get.

[@manifold1476]

You could see him trying to step away from Dan and hide behind his own lectern when Dan would make a reasoned reply.

[@defenestratefalsehoods]

@@manifold1476 when he asked about the picture of the camel being split he hurried and moved on

[@cristianpopescu78]

Well ther is no evidence of slowly evolutionary process in the geological Strata, the fossils apesrs suddenly. And there is no change that organic molecule can from milions possible arrangement,will randomly ,form only the one right and functional specific chemical form ..James Tour a nano chemist explane that clearly...And the new NDE studies prove materialistic Atheismus to be wrong. The Consciounesse is not the product of the brain, it can exist outside physical body. " Enjoy life ' is not an option for a deep person, who need some answers see case Charlene Cothran. '

[@talithaleah6563]

@@cristianpopescu78 what in the world does that have to do with my comment?

[@cristianpopescu78]

@@talithaleah6563 Hasn't?...Sorry,for some people no telescope can bringt things closer.Sad.

[@1maulana]

Dan annihilated him! Emotions and faith vs logic and reasoning

[@dennisswanberg1718]

I have to admire the courage to do this debate

[@goldenalt3166]

It's unfortunate that Barker wasn't familiar the arguments against Daniel prophecies and this archeological evidence.

[@caesarvolz6945]

Holy shit. Tom embarrassed himself.

[@shanen8031]

I have one question. Why didn't god tell the writers of the bible that a year consisted of 365.25 days and correct their understanding of 360?

[@DulceN]

It looks like god prefers ignorant, uneducated followers……

[@manifold1476]

'cause "god" didn't know that back then

[@feedingravens]

@@manifold1476 Because 360 is a great number in pre-computer times, it must be everywhere. You can divide by all numbers from 1-9 except 7 and get straight results. Very practical. Same with a dozen, it can be divided by 2, 3, and 4. Practical for business. Just comes to my mind: maybe that is the the reason why 7 plays a special role among jews.

[@jeremyplum5007]

Because he was cheating on his wife 5 days a year

[@marktunstall4577]

Because God does not exist.

[@michaelbrent5950]

In all seriousness, the young man is obviously intelligent and passionate. What a shame he's wasting his life on such nonsense.

[@neilclaypoole7529]

Boy Dan you backed this young man into a corner great job . He is babbling so fast trying he defend his point he looks like a nervous fool

[@dillanklapp]

This guy manages to check off every major Christian apologist stereotype in one debate😂

[@andycandal5934]

Nonsense...they're talking about Old Testament. It was written by jewish scribes for jewish people. So tell that to JEWISH apologists...if you dare.

[@dillanklapp]

@@andycandal5934 Jewish people don’t call it the Old Testament though. Only Christian’s do. And they interpret it entirely differently and read it in a different language with passages that were altered during the translation process. But I was just referring to many of the apologetic cliches that dans opponent fell into.

[@andycandal5934]

@@dillanklapp ...it doesn't matter how they call it. Call it Torah if you want. Don't be a spin doctor ! Stick to the subject !

[@dillanklapp]

@@andycandal5934 my point was about the Christian acting stereotypical

[@andycandal5934]

@@dillanklapp ...your point is avoiding to stereotype judaism. AGAIN, they're referring to The Old Testament or Torah which is jewish. Wonder if you wanna deal with The Talmud ? Don't deviate from the subject !

[@wassilykandinsky4616]

The Christian's kind of talking reflects a rigorous education in obedience. Christianity like other religions is about total submission. Critical faculties play only a role as far as they are confirming the religious bias. A Muslim would defend the Quran in the same way. Why are these guys always looking like businessmen? Do they think "god" judges them like their parents?

[@frankiewally1891]

Kandinsky,(I`m sure ,you ain`t) but you`re right, this method ,used by Tom a is perfect example of talmudic ,sophist reasoning; which serves well as a tool for indoctrination .,well tested and perfected through ages in yeshivas, madrasas ,seminaries and communist propaganda formation classes. Produces graduates immune to reality and truth .

[@wembebilly7758]

Lol 😂

[@AirwavesEnglish]

Haha, poor Tom probably thought he was going to "preach" to everyone but he really just got steam-rolled in this debate. Dan presented a notion of common-sense, logic and reason, but Tom just hammered on at a mile-a-minutes about "Here the Bible says" and ..." Here the bible says..." Religion is laughable.

[@wooliestchain9770]

I think many of these guys have a bias when they have to debate with Dan Barker, him being a former Christian, they think that they can take him back by "preaching" , that they words will wake up something in him .

[@Screwball.78]

I don’t know what the Christian guy thought he was doing. He seemed unable to prove his position without logical fallacies yet was convinced he had logic and facts on his side.

[@cherylmorton687]

Why are christians so angry when they debate? I’ve yet to see one that doesn’t speak with an angry voice.

[@erikhviid3189]

Because they know, that what they want to be true is idiotic to believe.

[@defenestratefalsehoods]

They are stuck between indoctrination and facts. Their cognitive dissonance wont allow them to rationalize so they get angry.

[@paullever2085]

Dan literally embarrassed this fool.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Yes but look at my drawing of a camel!!!

[@chiricahuaapache5132]

Dan was Muhammad Ali, the Boy was Floyd Patterson.

[@chiricahuaapache5132]

@Margie Smith Don't tell people what to do. The First Amendment gives me freedom of speech.

[@caseyspaos448]

Walls had plaster??? That's amazing!! How could Daniel have possibly guessed that walls would have plaster on them??? 🤯🤯🤯

[@lukec.7382]

Barker was phenomenal. Tom was just unable to demonstrate anything, and didn’t back anything up, everything he claimed was easily debunked with a quick google search and a few books.

[@sashipanoli7204]

This Tom guy...! What a wasted life. He is still young enough to correct course and lead a worthwhile life... How can people be brain washed to this extent?

[@rickybell2190]

Anyone else thinking this guy is balls hair away from becoming violent, the way he gets upset over the the slideshow not being up and running is very telling..... I hope he isn't married.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Oh, he's married..

[@mindymild]

“I believe there are pictures of the wheel“😂😂😂

[@johnpaulmarkes]

Tom, right? He is certainly not making mundane claims and he thinks he can substitute good evidence for a lot of poor evidence said in a hurry and in a condescending way. I think this much is clear. But nevermind me, I'm just "biased" against outright accepting what is essentially magic.

[@pascalguerandel2771]

Tom has no brain of his own! Poor guy is a mess!

[@jacobking3211]

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me. Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.

[@johnmarriano]

Holy Spurkit my flaming a**. Get over yourself wannabe preacher. @@jacobking3211

[@cristianpopescu78]

White man were ' magic" too,for people living in stone Age. People who dont understand things, see the as magical. Is NDE reporting magic? Who cares?! They are real...Nobody can see and hear things happening long distance from their Hospital bed.

[@DulceN]

Nothing like someone who’s been on the religious side as a preacher to expose the fallacy that is the Bible.

[@jeannedouglas9912]

There is a very real pattern of biblical scholars or bishops priests rabbi etc that after decades of supposed humble obiedience and faith that end up questioning their "calling" and question far many ways the true definition and direction of God. We are all wired to want the truth especially knowing how arrogant and violent man can be without cause. Star Dust is peaceful.

[@craighorton3502]

He's using the equation: (ignorance+stupidity) × (arrogance+intellectual dishonesty) = god

[@LuminesBreezer--]

He tried, everyone. He tried. I'll give him that.

[@volodyanarchist]

I thought the same... until he went full evolution denier.

[@rubytuesday7653]

@@volodyanarchist Same here. Lovely long hair🙂

[@rouzah9419]

5:16 No comment needed by Dan. The nod was enough. Unfortunately the religious guy didn't and will never see the folly of his beliefs.

[@gamemom73]

Loud, fast preaching and ad hominem rubbish does not make it any more true. Mr. Barker ate this guy for breakfast.

[@TheModesC]

I love these debates. It's so exhilarating and sometimes cringe. I'm literally smiling throughout the entire thing. Aaaah, wish I was there.

[@manifold1476]

"cringe" ? 🤨

[@jacobking3211]

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me. Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.

[@DavidRamos-nz4bh]

Dude was rattled..jeez… you have to feel sorry for people who have brainwashed themselves… wow..

[@colin72]

Kids, haven’t you been warned not to do embarrassing things on camera because it could be posted online forever? Poor Tom. Poor twitchy manic Tom. What a fool.

[@SPL0869]

Damn! This was a rout! Great job Dan! 👍🏿

[@fyrmnjhn]

It’s heartbreaking to see an otherwise intelligent man believe with such vigor, what only an unintelligent person could believe.

[@acmebombfactory]

Dan's debating the singer of the Talking Heads LOL "...well, how did I get here?" Lol

[@Yoysum]

I don't understand why Dan wasted his time debating this guy!

[@UrbanGardeningDIY]

He always starts his sentences with "i believe".

[@haleydoe644]

"I" statements make your opponent feel they don't need to defend themselves, which is is a great technique. He just didn't have an argument.

[@feedingravens]

Tom has to speak so fast so that he does not start thinking.

[@toni4729]

That's because there's little to find solid ground on.

[@57Carlibra]

It's like rapid fire talking while drowning in quick sand.

[@JorgeFlores-ox4pr]

Dan made his stand and presented his case very kindly and valuable for others to consider. Some young men destined for the priesthood leave the church because their questions about the old and new testament are never answered. Not even the priest are drinking the cool-aied.

[@petehamada7073]

He can't debate, nervous voice...I would never trust one word he speaks. Dan is the man. Very educated on the subject. At 5 years old I had it in my heart the Bible stories could be real.

[@petehamada7073]

Dan is the man, it's funny watching the Bible guru's when he has them painted into a corner

[@jacobking3211]

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me. Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.

[@dbarker7794]

"I have introduced fact after fact after fact after fact! I even showed pictures of camels!" Ok reverend bro, I'm convinced now!

[@370530e]

Hysterical, shouty man.

[@danielpaulson8838]

The Old Testament is framed on the template of the hero’s journey. It’s as viable as Jason and the Argonauts. Just a different genre of story telling. People today lost what to do with them. Theists think they’re historical. I presume, as do others, that’s a fear based thing.

[@Resenbrink]

When you have come to a point where you believe in god you must then busy yourself with gathering evidence to justify it.

[@johnthijm5113]

“Believe”????? “Evidence”?????

[@petereuk52]

Even if I did not have a position on this topic and I just came to a conclusion based entirely on the presentation style and how they behaved towards each other. Tom Ross seems to be a nasty piece of work. He lies, did not stick to the debating points.

[@agiraffe3673]

That and his slides….who really reads all that. I used to have to do slides, stick to short bullet points.

[@petereuk52]

@@agiraffe3673 Who are the slides for? For your audience or for you? My style is to use a few pictures around which to build a narrative.

[@defenestratefalsehoods]

The only mention of the Israelites in Egyptian history was in The Merneptah Stele where they had a battle near Canaan and defeated Israel around 1210 BC

[@jefftheriault5522]

And given the Pharoe worshipping nature of such documents, we can't even be sure that an Egyptian victory occured in that place.

[@rickmarti77]

I couldn't tell if that guy was high on speed or forgot his Ritalin :)

[@tedgrant2]

Thus saith the LORD, "Destroy your enemies". Thus saith the LORD, "Love your enemies" (1st Samuel chapter 15, Matthew 5:44)

[@justinhatfield123]

Why is Tom so angry?

[@nickcipri3254]

Probably because Dan's arguments are stronger and he fears that his religion or faith is wrong or because he feels he is loosing the debate .However , he reminds me of the way priests treated the chalengers of religion in the past .

[@jeremyplum5007]

Because he is scared and when we are scared we become nervous and angry

[@toni4729]

He's losing and he knows it.

[@rondecambio7375]

The young fellow seems in a panic to be right.

[@somniumisdreaming]

Tom didn't convince me but he gave me anxiety watching his nervous wittering, he missed every rebuttal and ended up preaching! What is he panicking about?

[@paddlefar9175]

That Christian guy is a pain to listen to. He just sounds and acts so agitated, angry, hurried and difficult to listen to because he’s so wound up and Alex Jones like, while Dan Barker is calm, charitable, relaxed, pleasant and easy to listen to.

[@toni4729]

I feel so sorry for this brainwashed kid. It's not fair on him, this is what being brought up by highly religious mother's and grandmothers does to children. "Look out, God is watching you"

[@grolstum211]

Tom is the epitome of what a religion can do to a human brain. Turn it into jelly.

[@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252]

Dan is old enough to be his opponents' father at the very least. Not taking anything away from anyone but Dan has so much experience on his side that even if his opponent were to be more intelligent than him and more well read relative to his age it would be hard to counter that depth of experience.

[@lebojay]

“This 2,000 year old book is the absolutely true word of God” is an indefensible position. Nobody can make a strong argument for that because it’s impossible - there will always be ample reasonable doubt. It doesn’t take decades of experience to understand that, and no amount of experience on Tom’s part will change that.

[@Andulsi]

Poor kid. It s like watching a 13 year old Live Role player take on Muhammad Ali in a boxing match

[@timothy4557]

Poor kid ? Seemed to be pretty sharp to me.

[@somniumisdreaming]

@@timothy4557 Sharpish more like, was faster than the road runner. Take a breath m8.

[@johndavis9591]

Toms mouth is not connected to his brain..

[@nickcipri3254]

😁👍 He is talking like a machine

[@seventribe]

Tom is a worthless debater. As an atheist I’d like some real resistance in the debate. His babbling is mind hurting.

[@cornelianeagu611]

My vote goes 100% to Dan Banker.

[@starboy1100]

I feel so sorry for this guy. There is such desperation to defend his position. Oh man. Ouch.

[@charlesyates8228]

"There are prophecies" ignores that books are written after the events

[@stephanhirons3454]

"Evidences"huh.A favourite word of Creationist

[@zapwatt]

Mr Ross reminds me of every homeschooled dork I ever knew. A desperate debater and emotional man.

[@paulmaloney2383]

If you believe in miracles then you can pretty well give any ridiculous answer to any question

[@hankvandenakker4271]

"PEOPLE OFTEN MISTAKE THE 'MARVELOUS' WITH THE 'MIRACULOUS'" I FORGET WHO SAID IT

[@UrbanGardeningDIY]

That low key preaching at the end.

[@geoffryallan7261]

The young guy is loosing ground - it’s almost like he’s doubting

[@tylerleemyles9592]

Dan Barker: I didn't say there were no camels. I said there were no DOMESTICATED camels. Tom Ross: There are pictures of camels! Again he's saying there were no camels!

[@elaineclift2227]

Why doesn't the bible have any prophecies about recent events?

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Bit like no miracles since the video camera got invented

[@toni4729]

Thou shalt have television and mobile phones.

[@cyberjism]

Lol, using made up stories about artifacts and giants as evidence for the made up stories in a collection of bronze/iron aged books is quite entertaining to watch in a debate. Especially when its put forward with a straight face.

[@footysongsbyvicbitter311]

Boy... Slow... Down... Breathe... Relax... It's O... K...

[@toni4729]

He's too young, he can't pull himself together, he's lost it.

[@HeardFromMeFirst]

Father Christmas has Reindeer Reindeer exist... Therefore Father Christmas exists. ?????

[@agiraffe3673]

😂

[@bisbeekid]

"Timeo hominem unius libra." (I fear that I am a man of one book). St. Thomas Aquinas

[@daylesuess552]

He's trying to convince himself to believe even though he knows what Dan says is true.

[@TheEchoeman]

God created the entire Universe; With just words "Let there be light", and there was light. And yet, God had to send frogs & locusts to pester the Pharaoh of Egypt in setting Moses free? It makes no sense! Why play the game of the 10 plagues of Egypt, when you could instantly turn all Egyptians into salt just like in Sodom & Gomorrah? The 10 plagues was like a dramatic screenplay unfolding to reveal the ultimate plot of a story while eating popcorn.

[@chiricahuaapache5132]

The Old Testament reminds me of something composed by a writing circle, where a group of friends meet once a week and one of them reads the story that he/she has written, and in the weeks that follow, other writers have to come up with even more absurd stories ...

[@JorgeFCR2502]

Body language is against the young man. Like someone explaining something with a gun pointing at him. 🙂

[@sticktv3629]

This guy has preaching and debating mixed up

[@stevesutcliffe3490]

The Christian speaks like a child at a school presentation. He seems really uncomfortable trying to defend the nonsense he has been indoctrinated with.

[@defenestratefalsehoods]

Why do he keep saying he believe? Where is the proof. We dont care what you believe we care about facts.

[@johndavis9591]

Toms brain needs to be condemned by a professional..

[@DulceN]

That brain is not that washed, but bleached. It needs to be exposed to a natural environment, to reality.

[@bernardtannerjr.6010]

Bravo Mr. Barker You Won the day.

[@85shalli]

Dude was gonna cry

[@Gwaithmir]

Mainstream scholarship no longer accepts the biblical Exodus account as history for a number of reasons. Most scholars agree that the Exodus stories were written centuries after the apparent setting of the stories. (Wikipedia)

[@MusikSarawak-zu3ic]

After the debates trust Dan Barker

[@707gatos7]

Someone sounds triggered…and on coke. 🙄

[@videnkirui4455]

😅😅

[@dbarker7794]

He's on the Holy Spirit!

[@carlv424]

So, why didn't this all-knowing god foresee that people who use logic and critical thinking would not accept the evidence for Christianity, why is he allowing people like Tom to defend his existence, his morality, simply put where is this god?

[@wolem.2076]

🤣

[@rustanddust5524]

It’s the same God that didn’t foresee people not accepting the evidence for the Jewish law. This God never planned to invent a supplemental religion when his first one was causing division and doubt.