Internet E-Mail (Written) Dialogue --- JohnD'Arcy vs. Jason Vanezia
Proposition:
"
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a justification of sinners by Faith
Alone."
Affirm: Jason Vanezia
Deny: JohnD'Arcy
Rules for the Internet E-Mail (Written) Dialogue:
1. Each writer agrees to send his essay to his opponent via E-Mail
(biweekly),
agreeing to the time limitation to complete the necessary
essay of one submission
due once every two weeks, on a Sunday of the month,
with the proposed schedule
of opening statements and rebuttal essays being
as follows:
Schedule for Dialogue:
First Affirmative and Denial essays due March 1st, 1998
First Rebuttal essays due on March 15th,1998
Second Rebuttal essays due on March 29th,1998
Third and final Rebuttal essays due on April 12th,1998.
2. 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.
3. Each writer agrees that his essays will be in simple text,
with no graphics or links.
4. As to the content of the dialogue, the writers agree to keep the
discussion focused upon revelation recorded in Sacred Scripture. Basically,
what does the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God have to say about
the justification/salvation of sinners----the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Secondarily, 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.
5. Each writer agrees that no new material shall be added in the fourth
and final essay.
6. 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.
7. Each writer agrees that the time and page limitations of essays cannot
be exceeded without the prior written
acknowledgment of the opponent.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Each writer agrees to use any of the following Translations:
Confraternity-Douay Version,
Douay-Rheims Version,
Catholic Edition-Revised Standard Version,
The New American Standard Version,
The New King James Version.
Agreed to by JohnD'Arcy, December 24th, 1997.
Agreed to by Jason Vanezia....January 1st, 1998.
1997-1998 Justification Dialogue Proposition and Rules.
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Last modified December 24, 1997.