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Dan Paterson

Dan Paterson's Slugfester profile includes score averages, opponents faced, topic performance, and linked debate scorecards.

Background

About Dan Paterson

Dan Paterson is a Christian speaker and founder of Questioning Christianity. His work connects Christian belief with questions about meaning, suffering, and doubt, drawing on training in theology and apologetics.

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Published debate record

1 eligible one-on-one scorecards. Average published score: 83/100. Scores describe these debates, not the person's overall ability or worth.

Divine Hiddenness and Religious Evidence: Joe Schmid vs. Dan Paterson · 2026

Schmid won by arguing that nonculpable nonbelief, demographic clustering, and silence amid tragedy fit naturalism better, while Paterson's temporary-redemption defenses remained comparatively under-supported.

Joe Schmid: 88 · Dan Paterson: 83. Scores assess the reasoning in this debate.