Reasons Why Some Unbelievers Enter into Religious Debates with Christians
If there's anything that's pretty irritating is that there will always be people who dare to challenge Christians to useless debates. As said, this ministry doesn't enter into debates because it's a TOTAL waste of time and those fools can call everyone the names they want- chicken, homosexual, coward, etc.
Now why do they enter into debates? Here's a few reasons:
I.) It's all about a matter of pride
As said, pride is the big issue. That cannot be denied at all. They love to show off their uselessness thinking they are smarter than everyone else. So proud that they can't even accept they are wrong. That's why these debates are recorded and televised so they can "look good".
II.) An intention to embarrass the opponent
The issue is that debates are also another trap meant to embarrass the opponent. Once the unsuspecting opponent enters, the debater has already prepared his methods of heckling and insulting the opponent, a moderator that is not fair and his fans before the audience. In short, it was a premeditated scheme that is destined to ensnare anybody who accepts the invitation.
III.) They are troublemakers
They just want to make trouble. That is a fact that cannot be denied. It's like as if they can't live or survive without afflicting anybody. In short, they're plainly sadistic individual. Jesus already warned many times of persecution and so did His apostles. It also also be evidenced in several atheist hate blogs that put in a lot of bad words. Pastor Ray Comfort has in fact, every good reason to stay away from the "Rational" Response Squad to focus on writing for CARM.ORG and Living Waters rather than discomfort himself with useless debates.
IV.) They want to present the "credible evidence" of their faith in proverbial fistfights
The tactic is not very uncommon either. Atheist debates, Catholic debates, etc. have that. One encounter was an atheist debater would use his "Bible" the "God Delusion" and other books by their "messiah" Richard Dawkins or Catholic debater wouldn't only bring the Bible but also the canon law to debate. This again can be linked to the intention to embarrass the opponent.
V.) They wish to challenge Christianity because they consider it stupid
It's not surprising that these religious debaters consider true Christianity stupid. Pseudo-Christians consider the true Christians to be as false as their opposing cults. 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2:14 and 1 Peter 4:3-4 is clear that Christianity is but stupidity to the natural man. Why else did the apostle Paul persecute the Church before he got saved? Why else did the Jews think Paul got crazy after he was converted on his way to Damascus? Why else do you think that the resurrection of Jesus is being given theories that just don't work? Again, John 15:18-19 comes to mind that true Christians are going to get wrongfully persecuted.
The reality is, God has prepared great rewards for those who endure the wrongful lashes of this world. Matthew 5:11 is clear saying about how to deal with wrongfully done persecution, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake."