Religion Debate Topics

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• First I would like it noted that I am saying that I know that prayer is allowed in schools, and that as of right now prayer is not banned. This is not what I am fighting against. What I am fighting for is the freedom to pray more freely in schools. I have read countless times…
• "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alieve without breathing" (Marin Luther King). Prayer should be allowed into schools. Prayer is voluntary to all students, and does not disturb others learning. Just as no teacher or student forces another to…

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• First. We do not know how much time expands Gen.1:1 and Gen.1:2. And since I have not seen man having any problem populating anything.8 people could easily produce the population we have today over 5000 years.If they just doubled every 15 years the number would be…
• You start, since you claim it is not literal and accurate.Do you claim none of it is accurate. Some of it.I will answer. You may not, in fact I am sure, you will not like the answers.

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• BROTHER CARLOS EXPOSING AND CASTING OUT YOUR DEMONShttp://www.youtube.com...

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• I think I understand what you mean in your first paragraph. Are you saying we can only understand what singularity means but we cannot comprehend what it is? But if so, that sounds a lot like God. We can know of God's omnipotence, and some of who He is, but we cannot fully…
• I agree completely with the theory you have presented on the Big Bang. But actually I find something to be quite ironic in your argument... You and I agree that "our minds cannot fully comprehend what a singularity is but we know that it is a point in which the gravitational…

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• I'm not sure what more I need to argue considering I said I would be arguing that the story is a myth, and the first sentence of acetraveler's "rebuttal" was "Of course it's a myth." I was hoping for a bit more of a fight.
• It is my belief that the story of the great flood, and of Noah and his ark is a myth. I will be arguing against a literal understanding of the story. My argument is as follows: 1. The ark could not have been built and made sea worthy 2. The animals could not have been gathered…

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• I think Catholic Priests should be allowed to get married because they have trouble staying chaste and such.

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• Good luck to my opponent and I will begin. My main points: 1)Islam and Christianity demand obedience to a wrathful and cruel God. 2)The Bible and Koran feeds or encourages intolerance. 3)The two holy books are flawed with their many contradictions and therefore man-made. I will…
• Antitheism is the key to keeping religion in check. If no one speaks up against dangerous doctrines in the Koran and Bible, it will continue to have a grip on the world and people will follow it blindly. Antitheism as defined by RationalWiki is: "outspoken opposition to theism…

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• My opponent is doing what most atheists do: shifting the burden of proof. Atheists do this because they know very well that they have no evidence in their defense. The only thing they can do is shift the burden of proof. So, I would like to explain in greater depth why atheists…
• What can I say? Just about everything my opponent said is false, and he refuses to present evidence to show that the orighin of life came to exist without intelligence. I don't know why he brought the Bible into it, because I don't need a Bible to know that an object has a…

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• Con obviously doesn't understand the kinds if cases these are. He haven't studied them in depth. "In every case the researchers were able to take all those off the table." Except thats bullsh*t.... In EVERY case of reincarnation the possibilities of fraud, coincidence, etc are…
• "Everything but reincarnation has been disproven including but not limit to fraud, faulty memories of informants, coincidence, genetic memories, vivid imaginations, self-delusions, ESP" lol, all of those things most certainly have NOT been disproven in dealing with cases of…

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• Here"s how I run things" if there is the slightest hint of you inventing excuses from something in which you clearly know nothing about, especially when its the subject in which you claim to professing you have knowledge upon, namely this one, and you really don"t, and yet you…
• Thankfully this nation was NOT founded under god who is 100% pure evil. Proof of that can be found under the 10 commandments. Here's an absolute prime example of how anyone can outthink god with a less than a 3rd grade education because... Well all of the 10 commandments are…

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• I will now attempt to show the problems with my opponents position; Con has basically replied to almost all my objections with an all purpose response: "you can't apply 'human' ethics to God." I'll call this the "divine immunity" defense. Some might look at this as a convenient…
• Con basically has three contentions here.The Free-Will Defense There are three problems with this defense:1) As Marilyn McCord Adams has aptly pointed out it'd be entirely irrational, unreasonable, and unethical for God to trust such limited, ignorant, and deception-prone…

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• First, I would like to apologize to my opponent for forfeiting the last round. I lost track of time during the weekend and failed to reply in time. Thank you for posting in spite of my failure to meet the deadline. FAITH AS POWER? First, the Bible doesn't ever state that God…
• Your arguments are sound, and very much appreciated. TRUST IS LOYALTY? I disagree with loyalty being a component of faith, although it should be present the more we have faith in something. Loyalty is something that speaks more about our own values than the things we would have…

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• the process of natural seection is that thos animals who are more powerfull will survive and their successor will have more power and advantage than their predecessor : thus new species are evolved. example sharp teeth tigers. sharp teeth tigers will survived and dull teeth…
• the theory of evolution said that all the creatures evolve by naural selection. they evolve by natural section from a common ancestor. brieafly speaking, inherited traits (genes) flow from one ancestor to another. evolution occurs whn there is a change in the structure of…

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• Thanks. I'll set it up.
• In this debate as Pro, I will uphold the resolution, "The Doctrine of Sola Scriptura is unbiblical". I ask that only a non-Catholic Christian who honestly believes that the doctrine of Sola Scriptura is biblical accept this debate. No devil's advocates please. The burden of…

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• Again my gratitude goes out to my opponent for initiating this debate. However, I must express my disappointment in that my opponent has not responded chosen to not respond to as per the rounds stipulated by him/ her. My disappointment is based on the fact that this debate…
• On the outset, I must say that this debate has been one of the most unusual debates that I have ever observed and even been part of. Let me explain why: 1. I am debating with an atheist on the moral standards of an entity that atheists lack belief in. 2. Secondly I am going to…

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• "My sincere apologies for giving rebuttals in round 2. I was so excited but also pressed for time that I truly forgot to save it for the next round."Sorry if I do not necessarily sound convinced, especially when doing what you did gave you an advantage in this debate (forcing…
• From the rules that Con accepted: "Round 2 is for opening case only, no rebuttals." This was in the rules that Con accepted, yet he violated them. This is completely unacceptable in a debate. "Pro gave no link to his source for his quote from Britannica, but since he trusts…

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• "Points on posted video- Turkey never "officially recognized" Noahs Ark, that is simply a falsehood. There is now no acknowledgement from ANY official body that any supposed find on Mt Ararat was the ark, and all so called evidence has been thoroughly debunked" your words My…
• First point is that civilisations probably existed after the flood also I think the population could take a less than 150 years especially a small population a lot of what he says are assumptions for example he assume that the grow of a population is a constant also he likes to…

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• For the last time, I will say this. The supreme being has no body, but is a soul that is made up of matter and created science. When will you listen Mike. Also God has made his presence known and if you deny that, then you are simply ignorant.
• Well if it's human or not, you assumed that the supreme being couldn't be intelligent. However, the supreme being created science, and the evolution that created humans. Also, it does not take any human form. You also haven't told me where all the substance that came from the…

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• I. PrefaceMy opponent has shown incapable of understanding what we're debating. Divinity is real in some form. Not that a omniprescent or omnipotent god exists. My opponent continues to state, that god can't exist because we can conceive a great and powerful god (which is a…
• I. ConcessionMy opponent has conceded the debate the moment he accepted my definition. I will try to explain, in case some of you didn't understand my arguments. His claim is that I didn't prove divinity exists, because I didn't prove that god is omniscient and omnipotent. He…

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• http://www.allaboutgod.com... this website will show you everything that heaven is for real
• yes i am for the Christan heaven

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• Contention 1. Exodus: Hebrews 13:8 Indeed, God never changes. But what he uses changes. Eg. 1. The flood. He did that once. With my opponent's argument, we would have had a flood several times over. 2. Prophets. There are no longer prophets. God didn't change, He just changed…
• Contention 1. Exodus: Oh, so we're debating whether or not God has used women in the Bible? Well let's look at the resolution. "Women ought not to be the head in a ministerial role". Does the resolution say "God has used women therefore we can use women"? No. Don't try to…

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• I am closer to disbelief than belief in Heaven or Hell, but I'm essentially agnostic. I believe they might be there, but Limbo is something I fully do not believe in.My opponent has provided no concrete evidence to suggest that Limbo is a real place. Also, because there are…
• Limbo is nothing more than a scapegoat for certain Christian theists who see a plot hole for those not relieved of original sin through baptism. It, much like purgatory and the Holy Trinity (the current form of which was not accepted until the Council of Nicaea in 325 [1]), is…

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• IntroductionI would first like to begin by stating that I fully agree that the math behind radioisotope dating is sound and that the operational methods used to measure ratios of isotopes yield very precise results. What I do not agree with however are the assumptions behind…
• Evidence Consistent With a Young EarthPlanetary magnetic field decay describes the process by which Earth's magnetic field, which is produced via current in the metallic core, decays or diminishes in strength over time. This decay is accepted by both secular and creation…

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• I must be honest, I am rather disappointed. Either Con has not read my round one, where I clearly and specify say I'm talking about the christian god and the christian concept of heaven/hell, or he is attempting move the goal posts. The bible sets up the parameters for this…
• Thank you for accepting imsmarterthanyou, I look forward to a stimulating first debate. If my formatting looks funny its because it was done in word. I also forgot to mention that this debate will mostly be philosophical but should we reference the bible it would be ideal to…

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• Wiccan Witches are portrayed badly in the media so people oppose them and judge them before they get to know the person, agree or disagree?

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• You question my belief in The KJV Bible. I question yours. I experienced Numbers 12:6, in the spring of 2003. Is not Numbers 12:6 in The Bible? Do you believe in Numbers 12:6? I have also listed personal beliefs and practices, that are in DIRECT CONTRADICTION to what is written…
• You can argue this topic with God. It is God who has told me differently. We are ALL born of water, in the beginning. We are contained in water prior to birth. Our bodies consist of a great deal of water. It is the 'spirit' that we lack, at birth. I have NEVER been baptised by…

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• Concession speech: Well, I didn't want to write this without getting more clarification from Con in the comment section, but that didn't happen. I in no way defend my claims successfully, so the Con should win on that point alone, but the Con could've done a more interesting…
• The Con has made a great misstep. He argues from one position that he later implicitly refutes. Paraphrasing him, he says, "You have not PROVEN Taoism." This assumes Taoism can be proven, or that anything can be proven. Proof implies an absolute, necessary, self-evident…

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• Well, Im sorry you feel that way. But I have rebutted your point in the rounds above. You stated in the 3rd round about Pythagoras and Aristotle and I rebutted that very clearly. I have rebutted your point many times. I have pulled out scripture (prophecies to be exact) that…
• Rebuttal #1My opponent states that : "There are a plethora of issues here that need to be addressed. You claim essentially that the bible makes predictions that were not known at the time" FALSE. First off, lets define Prediction: n. noun 1. The act of predicting. 2. Something…

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• As i see your a mature christian, and im very glad. On the way you put down your point of view. i am a Apostolic Christian Pentecostal, 3months ago i changed my point of view and said "women should preach". Now ill set my reason why i say Yes. first of all, Paul was talking in…
• Why do you say women shoulnt preach?

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• no fixed rules for theoretical absolute minimum for things to believed for salvation fundamentalist christians have a probelm. what's the absolute minimum that a new christian or nonlearned christian would have to believe to be saved? not speaking in terms of a christian who's…

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• Hello, I have proof that athiesm is false and is evil!!!1. Athiests have no moralsAthiests have no reason to follow any morals, because they do not believe that a higher power will punish them. Therefore, they don't have morality and like to eat babies. 2. Evilution is falseThe…
• My arguments were purposefully fatally flawed as a parody of common creationist arguments, but con, unfortunately, could not refute them despite how purposefully flawed my arguments were."My opponent has provided no evidence atheism is evil"My opponent has conceded, ignored,…

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• Closing1) In Round #2, CON asserted that "more sexual partners does not lead to more procreation", which was at first entirely reasonable in that it noted biological limitations in child-birthing. By round #4, it devolved into unfounded speculation that "Pro has [supposedly]…
• CON attempts to bring up a lot of practical criticisms of unrestricted polyamory and polygamy. I didn't quite expect such a serious debate over a topic I know to be impractical for different reasons, but I will address them nevertheless.RebuttalR4) CON: "A lot of women don't…

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• First thing, state your biggest point. Hinduism is the oldest and the safest religion, and is lenient on its followers.

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• I have done that all throughout this debate mate. All I have done here is let you present your arguments for Young Earth Creationism, and then I've repudiated them. Lol. Yes you did. "All assertions that Earth is not young, based on what are acknowledged as "scientific"…
• No actually. This is not about providing an alternative. Providing an alternative implies that both dating methods would be acceptable to reach the age of the Earth, and this is not the case. Improving your argument about C-14 dating and its applicability, it is the…

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• I am sorry that I did not make a response to your argument from revelation. I must however point out that much like the argument from majority, we are at a standstill with this one. You cannot prove how the sheperd boys allegedly gained their information. You have not proven…
• The argument from miracles or testimony If someone were to write of george washington after his death that he could fly and had nine feetwould that in any way count as external evidence? no. you actually have to bring some evidence to the table. an account of something does not…

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• 1) Just to clarify, I will restate what I believe happen. God creates the universe through the Big bang, time goes by, the solar system is in the process of forming as is the earth. The sun is formed and is producing light, but the earth is covered in a thick blanket of clouds…
• Yes KalleS, don't worry. I'm not one to get emotional or angry when somebody challenges what I believe. I want this to be a logical talk as much as you do. Also, would you please tell me which translation of the bible you are using. Thanks. 1) This was addressed in my previous…

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• I will let my opponent start with proof against me.
• Ok the Archaeopteryx fossil is ONE fossil name some others that have these same traits because there MUST be a ton others in the in between stages they COULDN'T have all gotten wiped out right? And how did its flight develope? Ok. here is something that doesn't really have to…

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• My argument stands. I see no need to say more.
• I am further encouraged by his agreement to the resolution: "It is my position that prayer can have positive psychological effects on those who believe that prayer will have a positive psychological effect on an individual. " To help clear up the question of "who seriously…

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• Response to p1. If I were to challenge moegan freeman being god, than you could raise the point morgan freeman is god. But, like stated with the second example of the fallacy, you cannot use any examples of morgan freeman himself as a way to justify him. Essentially, these…
• The Fallacy of Self-RepresentationThere are definitely MANY fallacies of debate. Choose to look them up if you will, but falling under one of these fallacies innately will cause your position to be essentially meaningless. I'm here to discuss the fallacy of Self-Representation,…

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• You kind of just proved my point. Nonetheless, Putting your faith in God doesn't prove he's real. He could be a figmentnof your imagination. If I put my faith into a unicorn, Does that make it real?
• We are a closed system, However, I believe one does not need a creator but a series of events leading to its creation. Something in the very beginning didn't create us, But a nonliving series of events did. God could've created us, But so could've evolution, Dead black holes,…

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• Arguments stand un-refuted
• All arguments in the previous round stand uncontested.

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• Im saying Creation is more probable then Evolution. Opponent may use any facts, whether its scientific, or even just some sort of common sence. opponent may start right away.
• all you did was sat "scientist say this, so it must be true." scientist can be wrong. they are human beings. I put up a video that shows the outcome of your theory.

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• Now, to address his contentions: 1) While I am willing to accept that it is governments' duty to promote happiness amongst its citizens, I believe that this responsibility should not be limited to their lives on Earth, but should extend to their prospects of happiness in the…
• According to all the popes and archbishops and that, all the people who lived wholesome, blameless lives (and who were born since the Bible was written and who lived in countries where Christianity was practiced) were sent to Heaven. Now, please imagine one day in the afterlife…

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• Main points are your words, subpoints are my reply. Approaching this verse from a Calvinism Lense I can see how this could be interpreted as a "why even bother spreading the gospel as they do not have ears to hear" I've never heard a Calvinist believe in this interpretation,…
• Since this debate is if the Bible supports Calvinism, I will address what few Scriptures you've used in this debate and then expand on the entirety of Scripture so I don't look like I'm "cherry picking." Furthermore, if you examine the context of my verses they will only…

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• The evidence from the Gospels culminates in the baptismal commission of Matthew 28:20. It is manifest from the narratives of the Evangelists that Christ only made the great truth known to the Twelve step by step. First He taught them to recognize in Himself the Eternal Son of…
• We are told that the Father raised Jesus from the dead (I Thess. 1:10), the Son raised Himself from the dead (John 2:19-22), and the Spirit raised Jesus from the dead (Rom 8:11). Yet, we are told in Acts 17:30,31 that *God raised Jesus from the dead*. Therefore, either the…

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• Resolved: The doctrine of the Sin Nature is unbiblical and runs contrary to the truth of man's autonomy and God's justice.DefinitionsContrary - Against; opposed to.Autonomy - Freedom from external control; self-government.Justice - In accordance with that which is righteously…
• Resolved: The doctrine of the Sin Nature is unbiblical and runs contrary to the truth of man's autonomy and God's justice.DefinitionsContrary - Against; opposed to.Autonomy - Freedom from external control; self-government.Justice - In accordance with that which is righteously…

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• the tree is evil, so eating from it is evil, there is no, only eating from the "good" side so the good tree is.... really... a mysery to you
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• It is a great honour to be debating you on this subject. Please note that I had to make some changes to the post because of character limits. If the God of Christianity were to exist, then the Bible would be God's only written revelation; Thus, if that deity were to exist, then…
• I am resending this challenge due to a glitch in the other round. Resolved: The Argument from Biblical Defects is a Sound Argument Against the Christian God. The Argument from Biblical Defects was first proposed by Dr. Theodore M. Drange and it is an argument against the…