9/13/2023 0 Comments 2do debate mexico![]() ![]() Miss Sallie Turner made the presentation speech, in which Mr. The people in Kenney had manifested so much interest in the matter, that when the debate closed a number of the prominent citizens of the place, non-church members, showed their appreciation of the talent of Elder Stipp by clubbing together and presenting him with a handsome gold-headed, ebony cane. Stipp was so overwhelmingly superior to that used by his antagonist, that he was universally declared to be the champion in the debate. This discussion ended the other day, and the logic used by Mr. "For the past week or so the village of Kenney, Illinois, has been convulsed over a series of religious debates between G. Joseph correspondent of the Champaign Signal, a local newspaper: Stipp in proper Christian behaviour is quoted from an article written by the St. The following impressive account of the good example manifested by Elder George Y. Daily, were widely praised even by their opponents as being calm, gentlemanly in their behavior, quick of wit and with a sense of humor enabling them to keep the discussion pleasant, and many other highly complimentary expressions. However, in spite of this, several of our able defenders, including Elders Lemuel Potter and John R. Public debates often fell into disfavor because the disputants were not able to maintain a Christian composure, and resorted to name-calling, innuendoes, etc., although the rules of logic governing debates strictly forbade such tactics. Daily, and others, were often called upon to defend the cause of truth in this way, in the midwest. ![]() In the latter half of the nineteenth century, Elders Lemuel Potter, George Y. There were many others whose names we do not have at hand. ![]() Newport and Elder Joel Hume participated in debates at a very early date. ![]() Elder Daniel Parker debated the Methodist champions in Tennessee, before coming to Illinois, and here he met the leading mission advocate, John Mason Peck. Elder Wilson Thompson chronicles his participation in debates in his autobiography. To read our research on this,ĭebates were held from the earliest pioneer days. However, as our beliefs have not changed, we have republished several of these old debates (see our lists of books and microfilms for sale).ĭue to the prevalence of the Campbellites challenging us, we invite the reader to read the position our ministers have taken in respect to the Acts 2:38, which is the rallying point of the whole Campbellite system. Religious debates are still being held by other denominations, but we seldom hear about them, and relatively few of our present ministry have engaged in them. Such discussions were much less frequent during the twentieth century, at least as far as the Primitive Baptists are concerned. The religious body which most often challenged our people was the "Campbellites," as they have been of a disposition to want to debate. In almost all cases, the Primitive Baptists were challenged by others to participate in these debates, rather than challenging others. During the nineteenth century, religious discussions in the form of public debates, between some of the leading advocates and representative men of several religious denominations, were frequently held. Works have an important place, but are not a condition for eternal salvation. Primitive Baptist Ministers Have Participated ![]()
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