Debate Teacher Reacts: William Lane Craig vs. Sam Harris

This is the MOST VIEWED apologetics debate on YouTube! Why haven't I looked at this sooner? This is a debate between William Lane Craig and Sam Harris. The topic was: "Are the Foundations of Moral Values Natural or Supernatural?" Who was the better debater: Craig or Harris? Find out in this episode!

[robg]

One of the things that lead me to Christianity was listening to the New Atheists. Even though I knew next to nothing about theology, Christianity, or the other side of the argument. So many of their arguments seemed to be more along the lines of, "I'd like to speak to the manager. I don't like how your running things." I expected more from those who labled themselves the "brights" and the four horsemen of the new atheism. More like the four karens of the new atheism.

[loganwillett]

“Can we call the police? The topic is missing” 🤣🤣 incredible line lol.

[sensereference]

That speech from Harris meant to elicit pathos has been clipped and shared all over the internet (and continues to be shared in atheist circles). So, whether or not he "won" the debate really depends on what his goals were going into it. If this was a formal debate that was being scored by judges, Harris most certainly would have lost, but I suspect that isn't the kind of victory Harris was looking for.

[skydogfan]

Nate, I just found out about your “debate break down/commentary” videos. I am really enjoying them. I have been reviewing debates and discussions on God, religion, morality, etc. for years. I like how you breakdown these videos strictly from a debate

[gianpopo]

Things you should never ask:

Never ask a woman her age

Never ask an atheist to defend his position

[johnlocke]

Sam Harris has one debate tactic: immediately start speaking past the person he is debating.

[shannonbyrd]

Great review video. I really appreciate the way you instruct through the material. As a lay apologist myself and one certificated through Reasonable Faith, I found your material very helpful!

[manafro]

It's a great idea to analyze apologetics' debates, please keep making more. Thanks!

[DaddyBooneDon]

So at 17:00 is Harris ultimately saying that it doesn't matter what you do as long as you excel at it? That puts murderers on par with bakers. That's not morality, that's more like some sort of amoral human potentiality system. Thanks Nate for pointing out that feature in the debate.

[JoshMcSwain]

Sean Carroll vs WLC! I will campaign for it until I get it.

[thomasstokes]

I just found your channel. I'm truly enjoying it

[Phoos]

Thank you, that was an excellent breakdown. Your knowledge in debate was very insightful, please do more.

[Nora-qhgf]

Isn't the main problem that Harris is not a philosopher? Craig is a well respected scholar and philosopher with real credentials in this area. He's published in a number of academic philosophy journals. They aren't on a a par. I think they should have had him debate with an atheist who is also a well respected philosopher like him.

[Kakhsa]

Not gonna lie…..during Dr. Harris’s rebuttal all I kept saying to myself is what is blud waffling about. It’s remarkable how even the most intelligent of us can just miss the mark completely. I honestly have no clue how he got to where he got to from the topic…

[danielvasi]

I just started watching your videos. I am a high school teacher as well. I really appreciate your demeanor and intelligence! Thank you for doing what you do.

[charles]

Isn’t this the one where sam couldn’t stay on topic

[bensharp]

Harris simply argues his same points over and over again, completely bypassing any sort of debate context. These very same points were made in his book, "Letter to a Christian Nation." The guy needs to find some new material.

[brianburke]

I really struggle to listen to Harris debate. He just ignored the topic, lies about arguments, misrepresents Christian beliefs, tries to make Christians defend other religious beliefs and then is just demeaning and insulting. That's the strategy

[thetannernation]

Man, that guy from night at the museum sure doesn’t like Christianity

[rammuanapachuau]

your react series has been really helpful in understanding things that flew over my head, please do a video on Craig v Krauss