Working Definition of Sola Scriptura for this Debate:

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Affirmative: Micah Antony
Negative: Thomas Verga (Verga)
Debate Rules/Format:
Once the Moderator has received and acknowledged each phase/round of the debate that is when we
start "counting" for the time restrictions between phases/rounds.
Round 1
2000 words (max) Opening Arguments
Each round will be judged by the Moderator on these merits:
- To open with thesis statement (25 points)
- Follow by documentation of thesis statement (25 points)
- Followed by summary arguments linking documentation with thesis statement (25 points)
- Use of valid argumentation throughout (25 points - minus 5 points for each invalid statement)
- All valid sources will have online links.
The Moderator will not be making judgments of right or wrong during the debate and will reserve his
personal comments until after the debate is concluded.
Round 2a - (within 5 days of start of Round 1)
Up to 300 words Cross-Examination (not scored)
Participants question each other for clarity (No new material may be introduced, but you may call
into question the source or context).
Round 2b - (within 48 hours)
Pariticipants will provide rebuttal of up to 700 words Round one (new material/sources may be introduced here).
Round 3a - (within 48 hours)
Up to 300 words Cross-Examination of 2b Rebutal (no new material may be introduced again here - not scored).
Round 3b - (within 48 hours)
Participants will provide up to 1200 words of rebuttal to Round 3a arguments (new material may be introduced).
Round 4 - (within 72 hours)
Concluding statement up to 1500 words either rebutting opponents argument or reinforcing their own.
Total Possible Points: 400
Cross-exam questioning rounds not scored as this is a time to ask questions, not present arguments. However
the Rebuttal portion of these rounds, being supportive arguments, will be scored.
Round 5: (Unofficial)
Discussion may continue on BattleACTS (BattleACTS is where
the challenge of this debate initiated). A poll will be taken among BattleACTS subscribers (you must be a member
of BattleACTS to participate in the poll). This is also being followed on the CathApol Blog.
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