CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Phillip Christie, a Clarksville native and philosophy honors graduate from Austin Peay State University, will debate renowned speaker and host of The Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty.
Their topic will be: “Should You Believe In God?”
The event will take place on Sunday, March 19 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Clement Auditorium of Austin Peay State University.
Phillip Christie has served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He claims it was his experiences with “death, dying, and pain” that propelled him to seek for truth regarding God and religion. He will argue that it is rational and desirable to believe in God.
Matt Dillahunty, a well-known personality in atheist circles, will challenge that argument. Matt is a professional speaker who frequently debates religious topics, with over fourteen years’ experience on his Austin, Texas-based call-in show. He has shared the stage with many big names in atheism such as Richard Dawkins and has gone up against many prominent proponents of theism such as Ray Comfort and Sye Ten Brueggencate.
This event is sponsored by the APSU Philosophy Department, and campus organizations including the Philosophy Club and Students for Secular Humanism.
More information about the speakers’ biographies and other event details are available online.
The event is free and open to the public.
Doors will open at 3 p.m. with the event beginning at 4 p.m. After an introduction of both parties, they will begin their opening statements, each speaking for 15 minutes, followed by an hour of open discussion.
Donations will be accepted (but not required) to help offset the cost of the debate.