Debating God's Existence (Believers and Skeptics in Friendly Conversation)

A better way to argue about God

When a Christian philosopher and a well-known atheist debated each other at an atheist convention, many expected a hostile showdown. Instead, what happened was something rare in today’s polarized world: a genuine, respectful exchange between friends pursuing truth together.

In Debating God’s Existence, the memorable debate is reproduced in full. More importantly, it serves as the starting point for new conversations. In the chapters that follow, the two debaters reflect on their public exchange and explore questions they didn’t have time to address on stage. Then some of today’s most influential theist and nontheist thinkers—including both professional academics and respected public intellectuals—weigh in with their own perspectives, commenting on the debate and offering fresh insights on God’s existence. The original debaters then respond to these expert essays, creating a rich, multilayered dialogue.

This book serves beginners with clear, accessible explanations of complex ideas while offering experienced readers the intellectual depth they expect. Whether readers are skeptics, believers, or undecided, they will here find honest engagement across genuine differences—a refreshing departure from the destructive mischaracterizations that too often dominate discussion of God’s existence.

Contributors:

David Baggett, Dan Barker, Robin Collins, Andrew Drinkard, David Enoch, Joe Folley, Philip Goff, Adam Lloyd Johnson, Robert C. Koons, Daniel Linford, Alex Malpass, Dolores G. Morris, Joshua Rasmussen, Benjamin Watkins