The FFRFMCC Hosts its First Debate! – “Does the God of the Abrahamic Religions Exist?”
A debate between Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president Dan Barker and theology professor Dr. Bryan O’Neal from the Moody Bible Institute took place on December 3rd, 2013 at Loyola University in Chicago, IL. The debate was organized by the FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter and the Loyola University Secular Student Alliance.
The topic, “Does the God of the Abrahamic Religions Exist?” was moderated by Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn. Approximately 200 people were in attendance, and audience members were provided with an exit survey in order to gauge the impact of the debate on each of them.
A total of 121 surveys were returned, revealing the following audience profile by religious identification:
- Religious, affiliated with a specific religious tradition – 31%
- Religious/Spiritual unaffiliated – 3%
- Non-Religious – 62%
- Undecided – 4%
To view the complete audience survey, click here
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