Dr. William Lane Craig Debates
Research Professor of Philosophy
- D.Theol., Ludwig-Maximilliéns-Universität München, Germany
- Ph.D., University of Birmingham England
- M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- B.A., Wheaton College
William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Jan and their two teenage children Charity and John. At the age of sixteen as a junior in high school, he first heard the message of the Christian gospel and yielded his life to Christ. Dr. Craig pursued his undergraduate studies at Wheaton College (B.A. 1971) and graduate studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.A. 1974; M.A. 1975), the University of Birmingham (England) (Ph.D. 1977), and the University of Munich (Germany) (D.Theol. 1984). From 1980-86 he taught Philosophy of Religion at Trinity, during which time he and Jan started their family. In 1987 they moved to Brussels, Belgium, where Dr. Craig pursued research at the University of Louvain until 1994.
Is God Necessary for Morality?
Dr William Lane Craig vs Dr. Shelly Kagan "Can we really be good apart from God?" Yale philosopher Dr. Shelly Kagan defends the idea of morality without God in a debate with Dr. Craig that questions the basis of many views that are held today.
God and Cosmology
Dr William Lane Craig vs Dr Sean Carroll, an atheist theoretical physicist. The topic of debate was, "God and Cosmology: The Existence of God in Light of Contemporary Cosmology." The rigorous debate was concluded by a lengthy question and answer period with the audience.
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs Peter Millican. This debate on "Does God Exist?" took place in front of a capacity audience at the Great Hall, University of Birmingham. It was recorded on Friday 21st October 2011 as part of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig.
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs Christopher Hitchens. Dr Craig and Hitchens debate the evidence for the existence of God.
Post-Debate Thoughts
William Lane Craig vs. Christopher Hitchens -Dr. William Lane Craig shares his thoughts on Christopher Hitchens (and the New Atheism movement or "Brights") after their famous debate.
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs Victor J. Stenger . Oregon State University, 2010 - In this re-match at Oregon State University Dr. Craig responds to Dr. Stenger's most recent criticisms in his books, especially his argument that there is insufficient evidence of God's existence, and defends a Leibnizian cosmological argument and an ontological argument for God's existence.
Post-Debate Thoughts
William Lane Craig vs. Victor J. Stenger -Dr. William Lane Craig shares his post-debate thoughts on Victor J. Stenger. They debated for the second time at Oregon State University in 2010.
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs Antony Flew William Lane Craig and Antony Flew met in 1998 to discuss the question of God's existence. Unlike Richard Dawkins, Flew was one of the most respected atheist thinkers of the 20th and early 21st century (his scholarly works on David Hume are still studied today, and his "presumption of atheism" argument is still used by atheists). He rejected Atheism shortly before he died in April, 2010 (although he was an atheist when he debated Craig).
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins . This debate on "Does God Exist?" took place in front of a capacity audience at the University of Manchester (including an overspill room). It was recorded on Wednesday 26th October 2011 as part of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig.
Does God Exist?
William Lane Craig vs. John Shook - Date: January 2008 - Location: University of British Columbia - Christian debater: William Lane Craig - Atheist debater: John R. Shook
The Resurrection of Jesus
William Lane Craig vs Richard Carrier on the resurrection of Jesus. Carrier has been impressing many gullible young atheists into his pseudo-historical and bizarre views on the Bible and Jesus. Craig took him on, and, quite frankly, destroyed and exposed him.
Has science buried God?
William Lane Craig vs Lawrence Krauss. Prof Krauss and Dr Craig discuss whether science has "buried" God, making him unnecessary for explaining the world we observe around us.
Post-Debate Thoughts
William Lane Craig vs. Lawrence Krauss - Craig gives his post-debate thoughts as well as his response to Krauss' infamous blog article (which he posted on PZ Myers' and Richard Dawkins' websites) where he attacks Craig.
Is God a Delusion?
William Lane Craig vs Professor Wolpert. Professor Craig debated Professor Wolpert at Central Hall, Westminster, Feb. 28, 2007, with John Humphrys in the chair. Professor Wolpert is Professor of Biology as Applied to Medicine at University College, London and is well known for his atheistic beliefs.
Why I Am/Am Not A Christian
William Lane Craig vs Keith Parsons. In 1998, Dr William Lane Craig debated Professor Keith M. Parsons at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. The topic of the debate was "Why I Am/Am Not a Christian." After the debate there was a lengthy exchange between the debaters led by the moderator. The debate concluded with a question and answer period allowing both Dr Craig and Professor Parsons the opportunity to respond.
Is Faith in God Reasonable?
William Lane Craig vs Alex Rosenberg . Captured February 1, 2013 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Post-Debate Thoughts
William Lane Craig vs. Alex Rosenberg -William Lane Craig (author of Reasonable Faith) gives his reactions and thoughts after debating atheist Alex Rosenberg (author of The Atheist's Guide to Reality).
Atheism vs. Christianity
William Lane Craig vs Frank R. Zindler . A classic debate before nearly 8,000 people at Willow Creek Community Church between William Lane Craig and Frank R. Zindler. The subject of the debate: "Atheism vs. Christianity: Which Way Does the Evidence Point?"
Secular Humanism vs Christianity
William Lane Craig vs Eddie Tabash . Secular Humanism versus Christianity, Lawyer versus Theologian. Evangelical Christian apologist William Lane Craig debates humanist atheist lawyer Eddie Tabash at Pepperdine University, February 8, 1999.
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
William Lane Craig vs Shabir Ally . William Lane Craig debates Muslim Shabir Ally at McGill University - Montrealm Quebec, Canada - February 2009.
The Great Resurrection Debate
William Lane Craig vs. John Shelby Spong . Date: 2005 - Location: Bethel College - Christian debater: William Lane Craig
Atheist debater: John Shelby Spong
Morality
William Lane Craig vs. Sam Harris Is the Foundation of Morality Natural or Supernatural? University of Notre Dame, April 7, 2011 - Philosopher and scholar Dr. William Lane Craig debates atheist Sam Harris (author of best-sellers like End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, and The Moral Landscape).
Is Good From God?
William Lane Craig vs Sam Harris The second annual God Debate features atheist neuroscientist Sam Harris and Evangelical Christian apologist William Lane Craig as they debate the topic: "Is Good From God?" The debate was sponsored in large part by the Notre Dame College of Arts and Letters: The Henkels Lecturer Series, The Center for Philosophy of Religion and the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts.
Post-Debate Thoughts
William Lane Craig vs. Sam Harris -Dr. William Lane Craig's post-debate thoughts on Sam Harris
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
William Lane Craig vs. John Dominic Crossan Date: 1995 - Location: Moody Church, Chicago, IL
Is There Historical Evidence for the Resurrection?
William Lane Craig vs. Bart Ehrman - "Is There Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus?" College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 28, 2006. Craig's famous debate with Bart Erhman.
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