Religion Debate Topics for Students — page 21

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• Since my opponent has failed to refute my arguments and I have shouldered my burden of proof, we may confidently say that the Christian God is the only God to exist as it is the only Being to fulfill the definitions posited in Round 1.
• I'm not sure what any of that had to do with any of my arguments. As far as I can see, my points still stand unrefuted as my opponent has gone off onto some topic that I have no idea about. I can say this, change is a fundamental fact of nature. To say it isn't is an assertion…

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• The world contains much suffering and moral corruption. Yet, the God of the Bible is morally pure and kind. Some have argued that when one considers the full nature of God; then both cannot exist. Some things about evil. One, God did not create evil. Evil is not a thing. It is…
• Con invokes the age old Documentary hypothesis in attempting to discredit the god of the Bible. This 19th century fossil has long since been rejected by serious Bible scholars. The Torah is considered to be a literary whole with the exception of Deuteronomy. I would disagree…

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• 'Even if there was chaos throughout the earth and destruction would you still defend God's actions of killing everyone?' Yes I would for the simple reason that he is the God that he created everything and knows what is best. 'I'll argue that a decent God would do anything in…
• 'You claim that because people disobey God's rules that they warranted being killed. I must ask what rules God enforced during that period of time. When I learned about the Old Testament in school I was taught that no rules God created existed at that point.' Some rules that…

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• I understand that this isn't an argument in the same way others are---that is---it is not deductive proof against God. It is more an argument that casts doubt on theism. However, I think that it is flawed because it misunderstands theism at the heart. I will break down the…
• So, these are the rules:8000 characters48 hours to debate1st round- I write rules, you make your argument. You can argue by explaining why the objection works...at least to an extent (you need not hold that it is air-tight and fool-proof)2nd round- Responses 3rd round- More…

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• God= Creator of all things/higher entity (not necessarily the christian God) Evolution= The idea that things developed on their own based on justifications Ex. Natural Selection I am pretty lenient to how my debates are run but the only things I ask is that BOP is shared and no…

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• Okay, I had just wrote this big long thing, but I lost it all so I will simply write a very condensed version. Most of what you wrote is irrelevant. Look at the debate title: Free will can exist under God Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But…
• Free will: The ability to make your own choices, in such a way that is not controlled by God or another figure.God is referring to the christion God.I am arguing that free will can exist under the christian god.

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• I don't believe in god, and I certainly don't believe that anyone know anything god has said, unless someone spoke to him personally and if someone said they did I wouldn't believe them anyway. But I do believe a god could exist. If we can agree that there may be things that…
• Just because a thing hasn"t been proven, doesn"t mean it doesn"t exist (I know that"s not a claim that you made) Yes, man's logic seems to better support the nonexistence of God (and not even to everyone on earth), but man"s limited world view, and natural imperfection, leaves…

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• By the very definition I put up, it is clear that I am referring to the God of Christianity, who is the Supreme Being of all. It can't be Zeus, because the Christian God is superior to him by his very traits; Zeus is not omnipresent, omniscient, or omnipotent, but the Christian…
• God: The one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe. My opponent must logically prove that it is logical to refute the possibility that there is a God.

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• No you do not....i made that website a matter o' fact....i created the internet so it iz not a pleagerized source...anything you say iz beasusocase i own the internet therfore i own this site I WIN
• First: Mormons do not follow or believe in the historic Jesus Christ of the Bible, but rather in a difference Jesus. This is why most Biblical Christians emphatically insist that Mormons are not Christians. Let me explain. The god of the Mormons is not the God of the Bible. To…

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• the bible without a doubt is one of the most evil books ever written by men. the bible contains many passages that condone rape, child abuse, murder, slavery, human/animal sacrifice, and even genocide.
• it has become oblivious that my opponent will not make a counter argument so this debate can be considered a victory but first heres the bible on slavery. "However, you may purchase male or female slaves from among the foreigners who live among you. You may also purchase the…

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• If all women's identities on earth were combine into one consciousness, we would have God. If all men's identities on earth were combined into one consciousness, we would have Lucifer (Satan). This is three rounds (10,000 Characters), so just start your arguments on acceptance.
• 1) Thank you. 2) Yes, i haven't started any argument yet ... i think. I will clarify now in this round ^-^ 3) Yes, I was being metaphorical 4) is it a gender stereotype? 5) Men are physically stronger. 1) How many humans have men killed? I would say the killing ratio is all i…

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• I am sorry to see a forfeiture, but I understand how busy life can be. Also, my opponent did not get a chance to respond to my stronger quotes of the Catholic faith endorsing the Theory of Evolution, so the resolution of the Roman Catholic Church endorsing Evolution stands to…
• I concede that my earlier quotes were not that powerful in demonstrating the nature of what the Catholic Church views on Evolution, and even though one can recognize that they favor Evolution as the correct theory, when being hyper-critical, you can deny that possibility,as my…

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• The common belief and misconception of Islam oppressing women is totally out of this world. Sure some Muslim by name countries look down on women, but it has nothing to do with the Islamic faith itself. Furthermore all of these hate/evangelical sites (that can be easily found)…
• I will ask my opponent to analyze further what he brings. He claims he has not copied from anti-Islam sites yet his material reflect. I mean the out-of-context verses? The unreliable hadiths? It's quite obvious to me he did not come up with his work on his own. Also It amazes…

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• I have set the round limit too low to properly allow any room for actual debating, I apologize and hope that, once again, we can debate this. Seige, I apologize and say that I really really really really want to debate you on this topic.(really do in fact) I ask for one more…
• Religion, in this case, the belief of God, requires abstainment from personal choices, as such it binds the world-view of any who practice, the choice of religion also negates the choice of rights, because of this religion is inconsistent with humanistic values and in turn…

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• "My opponent has stated that Greeks had religious beliefs, many philosophers believed in a higher power, and Socrates came to a conclusion that there is one God; therefore morals are based on religion." That is a completely false representation of what I said. It was not an…
• I'm afraid you failed to rebut or even address any of my original points. The Greeks, while not Christian or Jewish, had religious beliefs of their own, and many if not all of the philosophers you mentioned believed in a higher power. Socrates was killed because he pronounced…

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• i note that con still hasn't shown an example, which was requested from the very beginning. to respond to con's request, here is something that looks miraculous from that link. 10) Delores Winder: Osteoporosis of the Complete Spine. "Mrs. Delores Winder presents us with an…
• i had a simple request. for the opponent to show something that would be called a miracle happening to atheist had it happend to a theist. con instead says i have the burden of proof. but, from the beginning i asked for the shift to go the other way, and burden can be shifted…

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• The absurdity of my opponent ensues. After dancing around the topic, he finally tries an attempt to actually debate the topic. After failing miserably, he goes right back to where he started. Even more strawman arguments. Once again, and I believe this is the forth time now, he…
• As Salaamu Alaikum After my opponent used strawman after strawman, neglecting to actually debate, he finally makes a desperate attempt. Let's analyze. I repeat, I asked my opponent for the third time to present a law from the qur'an or sunnah which does not lead to peace if…

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• Welcome to this debate, I will be defending the statement that the account of the New Testament are reliable on the life of Jesus, infact I will go one step further. The New Testament accounts, are the most reliable documents on any historical figure during the 1st century.…
• 2nd round will be to present the arguments

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• Resolved: God punishes descendants for the sins of ancestors. God: the Christian god. In this debate I will accept that god is real, that being is a personal god and a judge for all of us. As the only reference for god's word and actions is the bible (you may choose the…
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• The first thing that we need to look at is the process which is known as hermeneutics. This is how the bible should be studied. Most people read the bible and take what they want from it, but this is actually really inaccurate and not the way in which it should be studied.…
• I accept

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• "I should address that the article you posted is a translation that is not technically included in the the first amendment." Actually the source that I posted is a direct, valid translation of the First Amendment itself. That is one of the many accredited sources that say the…
• "Your first point makes a point of saying that the law restricts representatives from using their religion. I'm sorry, but I beg to differ..."I'm sorry but I think you are completely misinterpreting what the amendment is actually saying. It says "Congress shall make no law…

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• Okay so my job is to prove that the Bible is used to brainwash. You so excellent defined brainwashing for me as, "pressurize (someone) into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means." So now I have to show and convince you that the bible…
• 1st round is accceptance, anyone that wants to seriously defend the Bible should accept.

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• I do agree. I am mostly arguing for the 15+ crowd, but if someone told me not to be a Christian, I would peacefully disobey the law. Look, I want everyone to believe as I do, but I don't force the issue, because that is like sharia law from a Christian. I just present the…
• I was able to choose my religion when I was 15, so why should I have been denied my rights? It is between me and Yeshua what I do. I am not causing any harm to self or others. How old are you?

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• "You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star." -Friedrich Nietzche It's OK to be a little insane as long as your heart's in the right place. It's never OK to be evil though, especially if you're a god who is not subject to temptation and conditioning. But really…
• Sorry Daley, I'm new here and not very good at debating yet. I didn't want you to argue this with me unless you agreed that God created us to understand life. I am not arguing here for a fully Buddhist or Hindu or Sikh or Jain view of Samsara because I am using my own…

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• Con wants me to give him an example of something existing outside of space and time. Thus I will do so. Think of an idea. Or a thought. It is not bound by space or time because it was immaterial. You can't measure an idea by how much it weighs or how long it is. How it exists…
• 2ndLawofTD: Con "Now CalTech Cosmologist Sean Carrol offers an interesting idea. What if there is no thermodynamic equilibrium?" 1.) This does not answer or prove anything. 2.) But however, there is thermodynamic equilibrium. So that argument does not apply here nor is it…

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• Intro, I have had several frustrating debates on how to judge a religion. Is this religion warlike or peace like? Is it cruel to animals or not? Is it overall good or evil? Here is the latest debate. [0] These debates are annoying because it feels like we are completely missing…
• "As a quick rebuttal to your first rebuttal...what if a large group rather than a small group has 0 morality? There's no way to know if a group's actions are representative of their religion without checking the sources (religious texts)." ritchie.mgThat's why we use the mean…

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• My response shall be organized thusly: 1. Definitions and parameters 2. In-Depth analysis of my opponent's opening post. 3. My argument against my opponent 4. Conclusion 1. DEFINITIONS AND PARAMETERS . http://dictionary.reference.com... Religion has many definitions and I find…
• My opponent has forfeited his final round. I thank the audience and my opponent.

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• It made an interesting first debate for me on here and I will certainly be taking part in more. Up until not I actually hadn't heard of the arguement proposed! I would also like to apoligise as I missed putting in my source link at the end of round 3 and even though the debate…
• However he has failed on many points, especially since we have specified that we are talking about the Christian God. To Begin Con states that "One does not have to show that a world where a pig flies is logically or metaphysically possible". This is true, and I feel he is…

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• Judaism is the best religion as the other religions we are debating with (Western Religions) both stem from Judaism, both Islam comes from Asof son of the first Jew, Christianity comes from Jesus, a Jew, in fact a Rabbi. My openant things that lacking wrong doing means perfect,…
• My opponent has stated that if you are smarter than a nobel prize winner, but are just "too lazy to strive" to win one, you are just as good as a nobel prize winner. I was bringing up both the point of intelligence and world impact (positive obviously) and my opponent decided…

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• And here we are at the Last Round. I will allow myself to step out of the "scholarly tone", and step into a more conversational tone. To turn a phrase, let's let our hair down. Thanks for a most interesting and enjoyable debate, elgeibo. It has been a pleasure. I look forward…
• I must begin this round with giving Kudos to my opponent. Your argument was a pleasure to read. Your conversational tone is well received, and to see a Christian that doesn't resort to logical fallacies and that labels unprovable beliefs as just that is refreshing, to say the…

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• Defending my argumentsIslam on WivesI really don't see why Con dispute this. Moreover, I really don't see anywhere in his arguments where he refutes my argument on wives. It's okay that you dispute it, but that's only your opinion. You also have to refute it, and you have…
• Thank you for your arguments.RebuttalCon has basically given two arguments. I will now rebute them and show why they fail to prove that Islam oppresses women.The HijabI don't think Con has a problem with the hijab, and he never said that the hijab oppresses women. So I don't…

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• "I have analyzed your definition of evil, and chosen to use it in context under #1," -Con Statement Well context number 1 says "morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked: evil deeds; an evil life." Based on what I have already said, the Christian God is still Evil based on the…
• I apologize if my last statement seemed like a rant. I will attempt to be more clear this time. -Christianity says that God is perfect and Good and nothing but Good. -If I can prove God has done, and is guilty of Evil, I will have proved Christianity to be wrong. Psalm 18:30…

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• I am arguing against the typical Baptist position of "once saved, always saved. I will define the terms: A saved person: one who is saved, not lost A Christian: synonym for "saved person" or child of God May sin: the possibility exists that this person may believe or commit…
• Same is above.

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• imagination is false and god is imaginary how can you see a movie with unicorns in it if they don't exist? god=dead know=life
• unicorns exist, like my neighbor exist right now and he is not even here

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• So in summary you contend the writings of Josephus (or just those referencing Jesus ) are forgery. The works of Josephus are highly regarded scholarly, academic and historical text. It is utilized often and accepted everywhere. I will take society"s position on its acceptance…
• Regarding the Gospels, I believe they are highly regarded as historically accurate , especially Luke, although that is not their intent. I believe they are harmonious but I would interested in what you reference as historically inaccurate. Actually I believe there is quite a…

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• true, the bible which was written and percieved by man is full of contradictions. but, the real point of the bible is not for(in my eyes)gods word. the point of the bible is to sum everything up for something as imperfect and unevolved as humans. so, in the end what is the…
• sadly, I have to agree and disagree with you in your case so bear with me as I am new. First of all, noone knows for sure weather or not it is gods word as it was written by humans and interpreted as such. second I don't really have the burden of proof because I am for and…

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• I am trying to prove the meaning of a word. There is clearly one definition for Christian and that is a Follower of Jesus Christ. Off course my argument hinges on the true meaning of Christian. That is after all what we're debating about. The debate title is "Latter-day Saints…
• Your argument further validates my point that people who don't believe LDS are Christian use their own definition. The true definition is a follower of Jesus Christ. Christian is derived from Christ. Christians are people whose acts and behaviors emulate Jesus Christ. Christian…

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• Thank you for challenging me to this debate.Definitions Transubstantiation is the teaching that the bread and wine literally becomes the flesh and blood of Christ. [1] Verses in question 1 Cor 11:23-29 "For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord…
• I thank my partner for his debate challenge. I agree to the debate parameters. We are not debating if the Bible is true; rather, we are debating if the Bible teaches that the Eucharist is as Catholics understand it to be.I'll use this round as acceptance only. Good luck, and I…

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• I don't know how many times I have to repeat this: Nowhere am I claiming that the flood took place, or that God exists. I am merely stating that if, if, if everything happened as stated, then it is true that God is merciful. But if you wish to turn this into a "prove this and…
• I see that you are passionate, you have a lot of emotions inside of you that make you write such long, unorganized, rant-like blocks of text, filled with hatred and insults to the brim. I have seen you on your YouTube channel, and I believe there is some good left in you. I…

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• Rebuttals Contention 1"Pro's case is either too weak or irrelevant. Weak because there is a difference in defending that there is no need for a God and defending that the possibility of God is unlikely. In principle, even if it were true that the universe is explainable without…
• Christian God - (in Christianity and other monotheistic religions) the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.Note : This is not theism but Christianity, this is to say that God takes an active roll in the lives of everyone in…

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• here are some examples of them www.nderf.org almost no one who is an atheist comes back still an atheist. they might have a bigger or different conception of God than what is normally talked about, but atheist they are not.
• "A personal experience someone else has is not evidence for anyone but that person. Whether that person was (or is) an atheist is irrelevant." it might be a personal experience, but it looks like the experience has to do with us all. this means we should listen even to the…

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• Awe gosh golly gee gosh darned it all, unlike the miserable cow dung larvae that you are, I can prove EVERYTHING I state whereas you can prove nothing. That's why you tried to invert the conversation to tip it towards you and you being the He-Man that you think you are, are but…
• No. Sorry deareth lung rot. You stick to the debate parameters, in which you cannot and you know it, otherwise bow out and leave like the miserable sour milk scab that you are as you tried and interrupt this debate. Its my debate, its not yours. Oh and btw, to add further…

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• If a religion did have sufficient evidence, I'd belong to it ;) All evidence has to fall under this definition, if I'm not mistaken: Something which is more likely to exist if something is true than if it is false. If you know how much more likely, you can use Bayes' Theorem to…
• Your points A-E are fine, needing just one clarification. I'm not saying that our observations prove a creator. Other people say that. Then they say that proves their religion's god is real. I'm saying that even if we grant them the conclusion that something must have caused…

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• The point of this debate is the title: "God cannot be proven with science". Go ahead and give progressive reasoning but that wasn't quite what I was looking for. I'll still be willing to listen.
• Please list any sources you may have used.

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• I'll go with your definition for god since that is also the definition I had in mind. Sorry for not having defined it. god - a superhuman existence worshiped as having power over nature and human fortunes. You stated that god has power over nature. I argued that the that this…
• Everything in the universe exhibits change. From rocks to stars, from stars to our bodies, from our bodies to our minds, they all exhibit change. We can have so many thoughts and emotions in one day. Our personality can change, thus, making our desires susceptible to change.…

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• Well, I'm really confused. I thought you were going to explain how Trinity doesn't contradict the Oneness of God. But seems like you've believed in the Bible blindly without even thinking about this doctrine. Please check out the historical proofs you were talking about. Do…
• It's actually really interesting that Christians always talk about the love of God to correct the errors of the Bible! For example, - When we ask, "Why did God not owerpower or defeat Jacob in wrestling? Was he powerless?" They answer, "God loved Jacob so much that He didn't…

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• === Refuting your claims You keep mentioning that a person can be moral without being religious, But this is totally irrelevant to this debate. --- "Religion. . . Divides people"? Due to geographic obstacles, Religions grew up isolated from each other. During this Isolation…
• 0 === What are we debating again? Some religious people are bad; some non-religious people are great. Some religious people are great; some non-religious people are bad. This debate is NOT about your clear hate for Christianity. We are arguing about the overall effect of all…

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• You know what to do.
• *Pro makes knowing eye contact with judges, then sits down to avoid wasting everyone's time*

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• Recent changes to the definition of atheism states that it is a lack of belief towards god/gods, and that this definition of an atheist does not have to prove anything because they neither accept nor deny the notions that god exists or god does not exist. I am defending the…

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• First Position: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a spiritual experience with external evidence not just an internal transformation. Point 1: The two primary expressions for the giving of the Spirit have to do with the way water affects something, pointing to an experiential…