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The debate thesis was: 'the story of Jesus is cut from the same story as other ancient mythologies.' This lively debate starts off with fireworks as Dan objects to James' quoting from his books and insists on not being quoted. This debate took place on September 26, 2009, in Newberg, Oregon, between Dan Barker of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries.

July 23, 2015

TopicThe debate thesis was: 'the story of Jesus is cut from the same story as other ancient mythologies.' This lively debate starts off with fireworks as Dan objects to James' quoting from his books and insists on not being quoted. This debate took place on September 26, 2009, in Newberg, Oregon, between Dan Barker of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries.

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