Debate: Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton vs. Rev. Charles Francis Potter Entered from New York Times article; stated time is approximate. Debate topic: "Resolved, that the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus Christ is a fact and an essential Christian doctrine." This debate was broadcast on radio station WJZ. Dr. Straton argued for the affirmative, while the Rev. Mr. Potter argued the negative. According to the article, "Mr. Potter won the debate by a vote of 2 to 1 of the judges..." radio broadcast debate 1924-03-22T20:00:00