The King James Bible is without contradiction.

"My opponent can win the debate by presenting legitimate contradictory verses (where only 1 can be true) which I cannot give a reasonable answer for. " That is the standard. The issue isn't whether it appears to contradict at 1st glance, what matters is does it for sure or not. I showed that it is not impossible for both to be true and I gave a reasonable answer, thus fulfilling my obligations. I could see if I was sitting here saying hey it's God so all things are possible or something. Which is true, but I'm seeking honest, reasonable answers that actually make sense and don't require putting everything we know to be true on standby. Matthew 2 vs. Luke 2 "the gospels say two different sets of events. This will be two stories that are at odds in such ways that they cannot reasonably be reconciled." OK. Again, let's not jump the gun and get ahead of ourselves. I actually had to relook at the argument to see why you thought they were "at odds" to begin with. It's too bad Christopher Hitchens isn't around to see his argument be refuted, as this is right out of his garbage book "God is not Great" (2007). "So, where did Mary and Joseph take Jesus after his birth?" I think the answer you are looking for is Egypt but I will cover all the "afters" mentioned in both of the chapters you cited to cover all bases just in case. The best way to start is to simply put them in chronological order side by side and see what is mentioned and what is not. Events in order according to Matthew 2: Jesus is born in Bethlehem. Wise men arrive looking for Jesus. Herod tells the wise men to go to Bethlehem and let him know when they find him. The wise men leave and follow the star to Jesus. Notice it says they come to a house and not a manger. Also, that they refer to Jesus as a young child, not a baby. Thus, the typical wise men nativity scene should actually be shepherds to be accurate to the events. The wise men present gifts. The wise men are warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod. The wise men do not go back towards Herod but avoid him by taking another route to their country of origin. An angel appears to Joseph in a dream saying to go to Egypt because Herod will try to kill Jesus. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go to Egypt. Herod realizes the wise men tricked him and gives the order to kill all children 2 years of age and younger. It is important to notice here that it explicitly says "according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men." So now we know, we have a 2 year time window to work with. Herod dies and an angel appears to Joseph again letting him know. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go briefly to Israel then go to Nazareth, Galilee. end of chapter Events (after birth) in order according to Luke 2: Jesus is born in Bethlehem. Shepherds from Judea see angels and then go to see Jesus. When Jesus is 8 days old He is circumcised and named. After 33 days have passed they take Him to Jerusalem and offer a sacrifice. Simeon and Anna prophesy. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go to Nazareth, Galilee. Jesus at 12 years old stays behind in Jerusalem, Mary and Joseph go looking for Him. They find Him 3 days later in the temple and return to Nazareth. end of chapter Both are accurate accounts with no contradiction whatsoever. 1 Gospel mentions the wise men and not the shepherds and vice versa. That doesn't mean that both wise men and shepherds didn't go to see Jesus. 1 mentions Egypt and 1 doesn't, which doesn't mean they didn't go to Egypt. Here are all of the events from both Gospels in chronological order: Jesus is born. Shepherds from Judea see angels and then go to see Jesus (while in the manger). When Jesus is 8 days old He is circumcised and named. After 33 days have passed they take Him to Jerusalem and offer a sacrifice. Simeon and Anna prophesy. Wise men arrive looking for Jesus. Herod tells the wise men to go to Bethlehem and let him know when they find him. The wise men leave and follow the star to Jesus. The wise men present gifts. The wise men are warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod. The wise men do not go back towards Herod but avoid him by taking another route to their country of origin. An angel appears to Joseph in a dream saying to go to Egypt because Herod will try to kill Jesus. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go to Egypt. Herod realizes the wise men tricked him and gives the order to kill all children 2 years of age and younger. Herod dies and an angel appears to Joseph again letting him know. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go briefly to Israel then go to Nazareth, Galilee. Jesus at 12 years old stays behind in Jerusalem, Mary and Joseph go looking for Him. They find Him 3 days later in the temple and return to Nazareth. There you go. The whole point of having all 4 different Gospels is to be able to compare and get the whole story. None of the Gospels have all the story. If you just choose 1 then you are left with an incomplete story, which is already incomplete to begin with because the focus is more on His adult life and ministry than when He was a baby or a child. Still having fun and I look forward to the next "contradiction".