I really so no reason why a debate would be remotely interesting. Both have made their positions abundantly clear, both would be rehearsed and prepared and tro

I really so no reason why a debate would be remotely interesting. Both have made their positions abundantly clear, both would be rehearsed and prepared and trotting out basically the same arguments and refutations and both are utterly closed minded on the matter. So what you're left with is the intellectual equivalent of a bare knuckle fight - an unedifying spectacle, of interest to relatively few, which changes nothing and reflects badly on everyone involved. I have no idea whether Dawkins' reasons for not debating Craig are honest. I can certainly see how Dawkins would think it beneath him - even if he weren't crashingly arrogant on paper he's on a level above Craig and Craig is a self publicist - though lets be honest, Dawkins is hardly a shrinking violet. What I can say is that this debate not happening seems a pretty welcome relief from the bickering.