Simmons-Bell Debate on the Resurrection of the Dead The Simmons-Bell Debate on the Resurrection of the Dead, is now in progress with propositions accepted and first questions having exchanged via email. This is a formal written discussion that will be e-published and also possibly in book form. The main issue in the debate is the nature and time of the eschatological (end times) resurrection of the dead. The debate occurred has come about as a result of a challenge issued by Kurt M. Simmons, of Carlsbad, New Mexico. We have signed formal rules of agreement outlining the logistics and conduct for the debate. ...