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Members of the Bronx Baptist Conference approved the inclusion of a debate program for congregations across the borough.   This program represents IMPACT's latest extension of debate as a method of engagement for faith-based communities. The ability to discuss and express concepts of faith are important within the church and outside of it. As young people face more and more challenges in their day-to-day lives, religious institutions must engage these questions with a vigor worthy of the children we so value. 

As Dennis Gulledge stated in, ARE DEBATES STILL AN EFFECTIVE METHOD OF TEACHING, "That debating , or public discussion, is an effective and Scriptural means of presenting truth and exposing error there can be no doubt. The apostle Paul said that he was “set for the defense of the gospel” (Philippians 1:17). Paul also said, “Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defense which I make now unto you” (Acts 22:1). Paul knew that it was right to defend his position and to do so in a public forum. Consider also, such passages as 1 Peter 3:15 and Jude 3."