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	=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To Openly Discuss the Issues'''==		=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To Openly Discuss the Issues'''==

	Further the challenges above, we ~~challenge~~ [[~~Billy Paul~~ Branham]] or ~~[[Joseph Branham]]~~ to an open discussion of [[List of Issues with the Message\|the questions we have raised on this website]]~~. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation~~ in ~~excess~~ of ~~200 people)~~. We ~~would~~ propose ~~to use~~ pre-agreed upon rules ~~so that~~ the discussion is fair and respectful. The open discussion would be held ~~at such place and time and~~ with ~~a moderator that~~ both parties could mutually agree on ~~(a neutral location)~~. We would also require that, if it ~~was~~ a minister, they ~~have~~ English ~~as their mother tongue~~. The discussion would be recorded on video and a copy given to each participating party.		Further to the challenges above, we issue an invitation to tom Rae, Donny Reagan, Jason Watkins, Tim Pruitt, [[Joseph Branham]] or any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation of more than 200 people) to an open discussion of [[List of Issues with the Message\|the questions we have raised on this website]] or in our book, Under The Halo: Examining the Legacy of William Branham.

			We propose using pre-agreed-upon rules to ensure the discussion is fair and respectful. The open discussion would be held online with one or two moderators whom both parties could mutually agree on. We would also require that, if it were a minister, they be native English speakers. The discussion would be recorded on video, and a copy would be given to each participating party.

	Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.		Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.

	But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:!5).		But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).

	==Our promise to any successful challenge==		==Our promise to any successful challenge==

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	This website contains ~~almost 150~~ problems, concerns and issues relating to William Branham and his message. ~~The number~~ of ~~issues rises~~ to ~~close~~ to ~~200 when you include non-biblical doctrines found in message churches~~ that ~~were not explicitly taught by William Branham~~.		This website contains hundreds of problems, concerns and issues relating to William Branham and his message.

			We believe that all of [[Evidence and the Message\|the evidence presented on this website]] is trustworthy. We have tried to provide detailed footnotes referencing where we obtained this evidence so that you, our readers, can '''confirm it independently on your own'''. Look at the evidence, verify it, and try to answer the questions that we have raised.

	=The response we get when we ask questions=		=The response we get when we ask questions=

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	''OUR PROMISE''' - If you are aware of '''any''' errors/problems/concerns with information in any article on this website, please let us know [[Contact information\|by email]] or by [https://www.facebook.com/BelieveTheSign a message to us on our Facebook page]. We will correct any factual errors as quickly as possible.		''OUR PROMISE''' - If you are aware of '''any''' errors/problems/concerns with information in any article on this website, please let us know [[Contact information\|by email]] or by [https://www.facebook.com/BelieveTheSign a message to us on our Facebook page]. We will correct any factual errors as quickly as possible.

			Here are the main issues that you are invited to address:

			#[[List of Issues with the Message#Was William Branham really a prophet?\|Was William Branham a prophet?]]
			#[[List of Issues with the Message#Was William Branham Honest?\|Was William Branham honest?]]
			#[[List of Issues with the Message#Are William Branham's teachings in agreement with the Bible?\|Did William Branham preach what Paul preached?]]

	To date, we have received notice of several errors which we corrected immediately. To the best of our knowledge, all of the information on this website is accurate and verifiable.		To date, we have received notice of several errors which we corrected immediately. To the best of our knowledge, all of the information on this website is accurate and verifiable.

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	=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To Openly Discuss the Issues'''==		=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To Openly Discuss the Issues'''==

	Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to an open discussion of the questions we have raised on this website. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation in excess of 200 people). We would propose to use pre-agreed upon rules so that the discussion is fair and respectful. The open discussion would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on (a neutral location). We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The discussion would be recorded on video and a copy given to each participating party.		Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to an open discussion of [[List of Issues with the Message\|the questions we have raised on this website]]. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation in excess of 200 people). We would propose to use pre-agreed upon rules so that the discussion is fair and respectful. The open discussion would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on (a neutral location). We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The discussion would be recorded on video and a copy given to each participating party.

	Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.		Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.

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	'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''		'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''

	=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To ~~A Debate~~'''==		=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To Openly Discuss the Issues'''==

	Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to ~~a debate~~. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation in excess of 200 people). We would ~~proposed~~ to use pre-agreed upon ~~debating~~ rules ~~such as~~ the ~~Oxford Union rules~~. The ~~debate~~ would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on (a neutral location). We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The ~~debate~~ would be recorded on video and a copy given to each party ~~in the debate~~.		Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to an open discussion of the questions we have raised on this website. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation in excess of 200 people). We would propose to use pre-agreed upon rules so that the discussion is fair and respectful. The open discussion would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on (a neutral location). We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The discussion would be recorded on video and a copy given to each participating party.

	Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.		Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.

	But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect".		But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:!5).

	==Our promise to any successful challenge==		==Our promise to any successful challenge==

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	=='''Challenge #2 - Please provide a scriptural defence!'''==		=='''Challenge #2 - Please provide a scriptural defence!'''==

	'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.		'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions, as required by 1 Peter 3:15. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.

	'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''		'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''

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	=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To A Debate'''==		=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To A Debate'''==

	Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to a debate. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister. We would proposed to use pre-agreed upon debating rules such as the Oxford Union rules. The debate would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on. We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The debate would be recorded on video and a copy given to each party in the debate.		Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to a debate. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister (one with a congregation in excess of 200 people). We would proposed to use pre-agreed upon debating rules such as the Oxford Union rules. The debate would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on (a neutral location). We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The debate would be recorded on video and a copy given to each party in the debate.

	Simply email us to ~~get the ball rolling~~.		Simply [[Contact information\|email us]] if you are prepared to meet this challenge.

	But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect".		But we stress that any interaction must be done in a Biblical manner - with "gentleness and respect".

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	='''A Challenge to ALL Message Ministers and Message Believers'''=		='''A Challenge to ALL Message Ministers and Message Believers'''=

	To date, '''there has been no adequate defense of the message''' with respect to [[List of Issues with the Message\|any of the issues, concerns and problems]] raised by this website [[Research Sources for William Branham and His Message#Independent research sources\|and others]].		To date, '''there has been no adequate defense of the message''' with respect to [[List of Issues with the Message\|any of the issues, concerns and problems]] raised by this website [[Research Sources for William Branham and His Message#Independent research sources\|and others]]. As a result, we make the following challenges to all followers of William Branham.

			=='''Challenge #1 - Prove us wrong!'''==

			''OUR PROMISE''' - If you are aware of '''any''' errors/problems/concerns with information in any article on this website, please let us know [[Contact information\|by email]] or by [https://www.facebook.com/BelieveTheSign a message to us on our Facebook page]. We will correct any factual errors as quickly as possible.

			To date, we have received notice of several errors which we corrected immediately. To the best of our knowledge, all of the information on this website is accurate and verifiable.

			=='''Challenge #2 - Please provide a scriptural defence!'''==

	'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.		'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.
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	'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''		'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''

	=='''~~...And~~ A Challenge To A Debate'''==		=='''Challenge #3 - A Challenge To A Debate'''==

	~~Furthermore~~, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to a debate. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister. We would proposed to use pre-agreed upon debating rules such as the Oxford Union rules. The debate would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on. We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The debate would be recorded on video and a copy given to each party in the debate.		Further the challenges above, we challenge [[Billy Paul Branham]] or [[Joseph Branham]] to a debate. We also open that challenge to any credible North American message minister. We would proposed to use pre-agreed upon debating rules such as the Oxford Union rules. The debate would be held at such place and time and with a moderator that both parties could mutually agree on. We would also require that, if it was a minister, they have English as their mother tongue. The debate would be recorded on video and a copy given to each party in the debate.

	Simply email us to get the ball rolling.		Simply email us to get the ball rolling.
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	==Our promise to any successful challenge==		==Our promise to any successful challenge==

	If anyone ~~can prove that~~ any of ~~our facts are incorrect~~, we will immediately ~~remove the false or misleading information from this website. To~~ the ~~best of our knowledge, all~~ of the ~~information~~ on this website ~~is factual~~.		If anyone meets the criteria of any of the 3 challenges above, we will immediately provide the results of the challenge on this website.

	==Failed attempts to refute our facts==		==Failed attempts to refute our facts==

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	'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.		'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.

	Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].		'''Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].'''

	=='''...And A Challenge To A Debate'''==		=='''...And A Challenge To A Debate'''==

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	='''A Challenge to ALL Message Ministers and Message Believers'''=		='''A Challenge to ALL Message Ministers and Message Believers'''=

	To date, '''there has been no adequate defense of the message''' with respect to any of the issues, concerns and problems raised by this website [[Research Sources for William Branham and His Message#Independent research sources\|and others]].		To date, '''there has been no adequate defense of the message''' with respect to [[List of Issues with the Message\|any of the issues, concerns and problems]] raised by this website [[Research Sources for William Branham and His Message#Independent research sources\|and others]].

	'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.		'''We challenge all message ministers and message believers to make a defense of William Branham and his message''' to all former and current message believers that have questions. We have presented [[List of Issues with the Message\|detailed reasons why the message is false]] each of which constitutes asking for a "reason" for the hope that is in you.

			Click [[List of Issues with the Message\|here to see a list of all of our unanswered questions]].

	=='''...And A Challenge To A Debate'''==		=='''...And A Challenge To A Debate'''==