Affirm: David J. Riggs
Deny: Michael Lopez
Rules for the Written Debate:
1. Each writer agrees to send his essay to his opponent via E-Mail at the first of each month.
2. Each writer agrees to the time limitation to complete the necessary essay of one month, with affirmative/denial and rebuttal essays being as follows: First Affirmative and Denial essays due Nov. 1, 1997; First Rebuttal essays due on Dec. 1, 1997; Second Rebuttal essays due on Jan. 1, 1998; Third and final Rebuttal essays due on Feb. 1, 1998.
3. Each writer agrees that all rebuttals will be limited to the material of his opponent. Small quotes from others, of course, are allowed. However, the opponents agree to defend what they, themselves, have written, not what someone else has written.
4. Each writer agrees that his essays will simply be in black and white, with no graphics or links.
5. Each writer agrees to conduct the debate in English and not primarily in Greek. Small quotes from Greek Lexicons or Greek Scholars, of course, will be allowed. However, the debate is to be conducted for the benefit of the average person.
6. Each writer agrees that no new material shall be added in the fourth and final essay.
7. Each writer agrees that they will conduct themselves in such a way as to demonstrate the Spirit of Christ, i.e., no personal attacks, no name calling, etc.
8. Each writer agrees that the time and page limitations of essays cannot be exceeded without the prior written acknowledgment of the opponent.
9. Each writer agrees that if either one wishes to discontinue the written debate, for whatever reasons, a letter stating his reasons for ending the debate be sent to his opponent.
10. Each writer agrees to the page limitations for each essay of no more than five single-spaced 8 x 11 pages, 12 point font size, with all margins of one inch only.
11. Each writer agrees to use any of the following Translations: Confraternity-Douay Version,
Douay-Rheims Version, and Catholic Edition-Revised Standard Version, The New American
Bible, the New American Standard Version, and the New King James Version.
Agreed to by Michael Lopez
Agreed to by David J. Riggs