Lighten Up: I’m Not Worried Frank
Well, my dear friend Frank Viola has been spouting off again about how my “logic will be shredded, excoriated, and turned into confetti before a watching world” when we host our debate on Open Theism this fall. I’m not too worried though, since Frank studied the art of debate in the clinic featured in the above clip. Watch to about 3:45 and you’ll get the idea. This should be a cake walk.
Stay tuned for more details and silly insults.
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: Debate, Frank Viola, Friendly Disagreements, Humor, Lighten Up, Open Theism
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