Feb. 4, 2014 in Petersburg, KY
LIVE Streaming FREE this coming Tuesday Feb. 4 at 7 PM ET at http://debatelive.org. You may purchase the debate on DVD at the same site to help recoup costs.
“Is creation a viable model of origins?” Creation Museum Founder and AiG President/CEO Ken Ham will debate Bill Nye at the Creation Museum on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 PM. Bill Nye is the former host of the popular Bill Nye the Science Guy TV program for children, current Executive Director of the Planetary Society, and frequent pro-evolution guest on TV interview programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Live Stream
What time is the debate?
The debate starts at 7:00 PM (ET) and will conclude at 9:30 PM. The question and answer session will begin at 8:45 PM.
What if I am watching from a different time zone or just start watching after 7:00 PM (ET)?
- If you start the event after 7:00 PM (ET), but while the event is still live, you will have the option to drag the progress bar to the beginning and watch from there.
- If you start after 9:30 PM (ET), you will be watching the recorded version of the program and it will start from the beginning
- The recorded version will be available at debatelive.org until noon (ET), February 5, 2014. You can still watch the recorded version after that on our YouTube channel.
Will there be an intermission?
No, there will be no intermission during the debate.
Is the live stream really free?
Yes, the live stream is really 100% FREE of charge on debatelive.org as well as Google+ Hangouts On Air powered by YouTube, and will be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel immediately following the debate. (We are unsure how many days following the event the video will remain available on YouTube to re-watch.)
Can I preorder the DVD?
Yes, the DVD and video download are available for preorder at debatelive.org.
How soon will the debate DVDs ship?
Our goal is to ship the DVDs within ten days of the event.
Is there a limited number of live streams available?
No, the live stream is through YouTube with no known stream limits.
Can I tell others about this free live stream?
Yes, you should spread this information to as many people as possible.
Can I ask questions of the moderator during the event?
This may be a possibility on the night of the debate. We may allow a certain number of questions for those watching through the Google+ Hangout On Air event.
Do I have to preregister for this event?
No, it's not required. You can simply go to debatelive.org at the time of the debate and watch for free. However, we would love to know about your interest in this event and be able to share any updates with you. You can sign up to receive updates and debate information at debatelive.org.
Will you release more information about the debate?
Yes, we will be releasing a regular and planned stream of information via social media leading up to the event. You may follow us at any of the following social media platforms:
*Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and like this event to enter your name in a drawing to win a free DVD of the debate.
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Can I repost these social media releases?
Yes, please repost social media releases on your personal social media accounts.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Yes, you, your church, or other organization can help support the event by:
- Praying for Ken Ham, Bill Nye, Answers in Genesis, and the viewers.
- Publicly promoting and airing the event. (No admission fees may be charged.)
- Registering through our affiliate marketing program, which provides 50% of the debate DVD sales back to your church or other organization!
Do you have any promotional materials available to print?
Yes, there is a downloadable bulletin insert, poster, and postcard, as well as presentations slides, available at debatelive.org/promotional-materials/.
Please note that we created these generic promotional materials for you to add your local information, such as time and location.
Please note that we created these generic promotional materials for you to add your local information, such as time and location.
Are there any accommodations for the deaf community?
Yes! We are excited to offer a separate live stream that includes nationally certified ASL interpreters. For more information go to debateliveASL.org.
Will the live event be closed captioned?
This may be a possibility and we are still working through the details. Look for updates closer to the event both on this page and through upcoming media releases.
What if I already purchased the live stream option?
Our customer service team is working to process full refunds for the live stream portion of your order. We feel that we will reach far more people by offering this through YouTube as a FREE live debate. We appreciate your support and apologize for any confusion. Again, your refund will be automatically processed.