Debates can be somewhat useful for finding out the truth when the debaters are matched in debating skills. But when one of the parties is more skilled than the other, this advantage usually determines which side people perceive to have won (excluding those already strongly committed to either position). William Lane Craig’s debating skills are remarkable, and superior to those of nearly everyone he has engaged in debates with. (For an exception, check his debate with Arif Ahmed.)
Debates can be somewhat useful for finding out the truth when the debaters are matched in debating skills. But when one of the parties is more skilled than the other, this advantage usually determines which side people perceive to have won (excluding those already strongly committed to either position). William Lane Craig’s debating skills are remarkable, and superior to those of nearly everyone he has engaged in debates with. (For an exception, check his debate with Arif Ahmed.)