Suppose the evolutionist does not want to debate against creation. Is there some accommodation?
Yes, there is. The evolutionist may debate against devolution, the exact opposite of evolution. Then the rules would be slightly modified as follows. The evolutionist puts $10,000 in escrow with the judge. The devolutionist puts $10,000 in escrow with the judge. If the evolutionist proves evolution is science and devolution is not science, then the evolutionist is awarded the $20,000. If the devolutionist proves that devolution, the opposite of evolution, is science and evolution is not science, then the devolutionist is awarded the $20,000.