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2301.
Homosexuality is a sin according to the Bible
For
"Which in this case can mean that you thnk you are supposed to hate homosexuals, but in fact you need to love them. It is not up to us to say what can and cannot be." I never once said I hate homosexuals. I love them just like any other person, and respect them as individuals.…
I am sorry to say that you completely missed the point of my whole argument. That is ok though, because it is kind of a confusing thing to grasp at first. I will try to simplify it a little more in this argument. "...because if you are a non-christian you have just as many…
Against
Homosexuality is NOT a sin, the bible only talks about MEN lying with other MEN, not woman and woman, therefore, SODOMITES are the real sinners. Not homosexuals.
Homosexuality may be a sin, but you are never going to convince homosexuals that they are going to Hell, just because they love someone from the same sex. You warned me you would use scriptures to bacxk up your points, but here are my scriptures: "Ye have heard that it hath…
2302.
The gift of heaven is free
For
Con begins by making a claim that Heaven is not a free gift. (1) as the person making the claim, you have the burden of proof to show that Heaven is a plausibly real place. (2) even if you could show the above claim to be true, you must show that going to heaven means that…
Extenze
Against
Maybe I suck at debate in general, but I don't think I made a claim. The question is making a claim: that the gift of heaven is free. I'm the "con." Stating my position is not making a claim. 1) Next time I'll be looking for someone who's a Christian who believes God is good…
There are no free gifts, and a Christian who believes in heaven and hell AND insists heaven is free is ignoring this rule of thumb. The simple cost of Heaven is hell. By accepting heaven for you (selfishly) you also accept hell for others (wrathfully.) This is a price to pay:…
2303.
God condemns homosexuality, blasphemy, and adultery
For
Oh well gosh am I gonna have sooooo much fun with a rat poison like you in this RD. But the problem here is that you are far too stupid to get it, You completely lack all morals, And you go into absolute denial, And you do not understand what anybody says to you which means…
"However, You continue to debate Christianity, Despite having lost 74 times and only won 4 times out of 129 debates. If you truly believed that God did not exist, You would not waste your time trying to change anyone's mind who did, Because you have failed to do so. " Only a…
Against
Hello once again, Dear reader! It is the 5th round, And we can both finally stop wasting our time! Let's get into it: "You completely lack all morals, And you go into absolute denial, And you do not understand what anybody says to you which means that in no possible way, Can…
Hello reader, I apologize that you had to go through all three of those posts! Only one more left and you will be free. Allow me to start again by responding to my opponent (although I will speak only to you). "Only a mind of blah blah black s--t have you any stool, Yes sir yes…
2304.
Islam honors and respects women
For
Hi and thanks for responding. I will begin with verse 4:34. Here is a response I co-authored (slightly modified): The thing is, the Western Society we live in is very sensitive to family violence. Due to the fact many wives are battered by their husbands, rights orginizations…
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)…
Against
Note that pro does admit that wife beating does occur in Islam. I find it quite strange how a man can beat his wife for being "disobedient", yet a woman cannot beat her husband for failing to "provide and protect". This seems like a huge disparity in the balance of power. In…
I see that this is your first debate at debate. org, as this is my first as well. This should be an interesting debate. My opponent's resolution is "Islam honors and respects women". I will define honor and respect. Respect - to consider worthy of high regard[1] Honor - a…
2305.
Rejecting Catholic Marian doctrine leads to damnation
For
The fulfillment is always greater than the type. Since the Ark was assumed into Heaven, so was Mary, in a greater way. There is scripture regarding this also: Luke 1:32 says the following of Jesus: "He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the…
The honor paid to relics is similar to that of the Ark of the Covenant, this is consistent as the reason for the blessings is due to the respect paid to them. http://www.youtube.com... http://en.wikipedia.org... Now a lot of your rationale for Mary having O.S. is…
Against
My opponent did not refute my rebuttals but on the contrary, he continues to post one argument after another. I already disprove his mariology as false based on the Scriptures that's why unless he refuted it all he cannot reiterate his arguments all over again without any…
On the Assumption of Mary If the Old Testament Ark was taken up (i.e. assumed) into Heaven then why Mary, the New Ark, was not taken up? The Ark was taken to heaven because it's a thing, a box indeed which is of sacred importance. The Scripture never records that Mary was…
2306.
Religion is primarily a cultural and aesthetic preference
For
I see that Incredulous Vessel has forfeited a round, in that case, my arguments still stand.
Con Writes: :Before religion existed, there existed societies, cultures and families. Religion came after it and was not at all a part of it, but rather a very strong coincidence. ---The opposite is true actually. Religion is evident in all ancient hunter-gatherer societies.…
Against
It seems so logical, so definitely undeniably true to support pro because if one were to look at the results it would seem quite blatant that the apparent truth is that religion is a cultural, social and familial product in its origin.Unfortunately, the easy option isn't the…
2307.
Christianity is good for America
For
Extension of Arguments.Kind Regards,TrueScotsman
Extension of arguments.Kind Regards,TrueScotsman
Against
This debate is self explanatory. If you have any questions add in the comment section and ill answer. I WILL ARGUE CON.1st round: Accept and you give your initial arguments.2nd round: My rebuttal and my argument. Your rebuttal and your argument.3rd round: My rebuttal and my…
2308.
Plants are natural and do not require a creator
For
nature flows in the path of least resistance natures prime operative is progress, anti force being preservation
nice acting troll
Against
I don't exactly get what you're trying to say. You say god didn't build plants, but what do you mean by "God"? Some would say it's the force that made everything in the first place, or a great helper somewhere. Some would even say God is everything, as pantheism says. That…
Funny.
2309.
Atheists are generally better people than religious people
For
The thing is people don't really believe in these things. They attempt to convince themeselves that they beleive it and they follow all the little rules. I'll give you communism though. But what about the other forms of goverment? Almost no others are influnced by atheism, and…
A very good point. Communism does not allow religion in the government, what you are explaining is Marxism, regular communism is just separation of church and state to an extreme. You are still allowed to practice a religion. If you are going to name names then yes Stalin and…
Against
Yes, communism is the only government that was influenced strictly by atheism. However, it doesn't really help your argument that atheists are better people when the only strictly atheistic government turned out to be the one that has committed some of the most vicious…
Even if you are still allowed to practice a religion in a communist country, it is a state-sponsored and censored religion and other religions are persecuted, such as non-state Christian fellowships in China. In addition, the communist leaders, who order the atrocities, are…
2310.
Free will is impossible under Christian doctrine
For
My opponent argues that God would not allow bad things such as murder or atheism to take place without Free Will, because he is good. However, you provide no evidence to support a benevolent God, and I believe I can provide sufficient evidence to prove that he is, in fact, not…
My opponent argues that though God knows our thoughts and desires, he is not responsible for their creation. But yet, isn't God, by very definition, creator of all things? Therefore, he would have to be the creator of our nature. He would have to have created some sort of…
Against
I thank Rook for this response. If God is responsible for every single human thought, and our thoughts cause mental states and physical actions, then God is responsible for every single mental state and physical action. Just as sample of mental states and physical actions: 1.…
Unfortunately, my opponent has made quite a big mistake that all people who use the Theological Challenge to Freedom do. He has confused foreknowledge with predestination. Just because God knows of something that is going to happen, it doesn't mean he forced it to be that way.…
2311.
The Bible proves God exists
For
I can't debate for what someone else said, but I can debate the comment that the existance of a creator can't be proven at all. Maybe it can't be proven to you, because you require more evidence than your own existance and the existance of our universe, but there are millions…
Against
The_conservative contended that the Bible proves there is a God. He did not care to back that statement up or demonstrate his reasoning for believing such. He declined my invite so I'm opening it up to everybody. Care to back that statement up? I contend that that statement is…
Books don't really prove anything. The idea that the Bible proves God or God proves the Bible is a farce. Books are filled with words, they are only as true or as false as those words. Simply being old or believed doesn't justify anything. Likewise I can give examples of books…
2312.
Intersex conditions show God does not condemn same-sex marriage
For
Perhaps I should have clarified which God I was referring to. I was referring to the Christian God, or God of the Old and New Testament. I thought I made that clear when I mad reference to the Bible. "The existence of AIS intersex individuals does not in any way establish God's…
An AIS intersex person has a vagina, female breasts, and is hormonally more female than the average female. They also have internal testicles (sometimes external, but usually internal) and their DNA is male. They do NOT have ovaries, fallopian tubes, a uterus, or cervix. If God…
Against
To begin, I strongly object to my opponent attempting to retroactively define his definition of 'God'. He did not specifically define 'God' in his opening arguments, and to do so now is unfair. If he wanted to define the definition of 'God', he should have done so when he…
My opponent's debate proposition is absurd. The existence of AIS intersex individuals does not in any way establish God's stance on gay marriage, any more than the existence of people born without limbs would establish God is fine with you lopping off your right arm or the…
2313.
The Bible justifies capital punishment
For
I have the burden of proof. Con will post his argument in the first round. The only source tolerated is a dictionary, a biblical passage, and Christian websites. Voting: If opponent uses any sources that are not the sources above, he/she loses sources vote. If opponent curses,…
First off, I never said that the Bible says specifically that capital punishment is justified. This debate is to show that if we really read the Bible, that God supports capital punishment. Second, my opponent used scriptures from the Old Testament, but the Jesus says…
Against
Well my opponent clearly puts words in text that I never said, First I never said "The bible is not the word of God." My opponent clearly tried to manipulate everything I said, all my points, also all my views. When you try to manipulate or put words into text that someone…
Let me first start off saying that after doing allot of research, reading, also looking up what the bible truely said about capital punshment if it's true justic, I have to say i found allot of interesting information about it. As the bible does mention capita punishment/death…
2314.
Being gay is not a sin
For
Okay, thank you for responding. I have two very important points to make. Let's take a look at the Bible, shall we? In the Bible, it states quite clearly in Leviticus 20:13 of the King Jame's Bible: If a man also lie with mankind, as he lies with a woman, both of them have…
Sorry, my computer broke and I couldn't answer the last debate at all. This is my new debate and I welcome anyone who is willing to argue with me.
Against
Sin is wrongdoing. If the Bible says homosexuality is an abomination, I'm certain that those are pretty much the same thing. The sinner does not always regret, mind you.Now, let's search through the Bible to see some other abominations:Deuteronomy: A marriage is not valid if a…
According to the Christian Bible, being gay is considered an act against Christ. Therefore, homosexuality is considered a sin. "Leviticus 20:13." Holy Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. Print.
2315.
Jesus is probably a product of creative writing
For
My opponent is unfortunately still under the misconception that I'm trying to discredit the entire New Testament. I have stated numerous times that accounts of Jesus the Christ and Jesus the Nazorean are different claims, and the validity of one account does absolutely NOTHING…
Initial Responses: >> "The point that I was trying to make was that the sources that actually mention Jesus were part of the New Testament" Once again - I must remind you that the resolution states "JESUS THE CHRIST is the result of creative writing." Not "THE NEW TESTAMENT is…
Against
I never said that you were trying to discredit the whole New Testament. I am merely explaining the reliability of the narrators. I am trying to point out that the Jesus we know from the NT is the same Jesus that walked this earth and was mentioned in the OT. -------- Now, I do…
1) The NT and the OT are not identical, the NT tries to explain what the actions in the OT produced. Here is some actual evidence that points to at least the true setting for the New Testament's acts: "Recent archaeological discoveries include both the Pool of Bethesda (John…
2316.
The existence of evil proves an evil God exists
For
Rule: Con must argue from an atheist standpoint, not a "God is good" standpoint. If you are too dumb to comprehend how this debate can be done with this rule, or you just won't follow this rule, THEN DON'T accept the debate. I will point out immediately that you have violated…
All arguments extended.
Against
Sorry, I wasn't expecting the 3-day wait for arguments which inevitably led to this debate running into school time. I won't have any time to debate this now, so I'll let my opponent decide whether he gets the forfeit points or have the voters grade on argumentation (I know…
I'll use my opponent's sections to save time, and I'll do my best to point out the gross amounts of arguments dropped throughout the round. Morality Need Not Be 100% Objective Or Not At All:Yes, I stated that if everybody in a society agrees that murder is a morally good…
2317.
God does not exist
For
I would like to start by saying that my opponent has yet to give his opinion on the matter. He has not yet given evidence that god does exist. like i just mentioned there is the matter of evidence. What evidence do you have to back up the theory of god, apart from the bible,…
God doesn't, exist. That is my opinion and a subject i feel strongly about. I don't think there is such thing as god, Jesus, etc. I believe in the big bang theory, evolution, not the 7 days god created the world. This argument is not to disrespect anyone, i dont judge on what…
Against
Extension.
Well this will be tiresome...
2318.
Atheism is a reasonable position for a person to hold
For
Atheism is a reasonable position to hold given that it is perfectly reasonable to know ones own mental space and what one believes and what one does not. There is no persuasive evidence Atheists are ignoring that conclusively show that God is certain to exist so on that front…
And just to close out the debate... Thanks again to my opponent.
Against
fin.
Thanks to my opponent for being so amenable. Hopefully we can find a different topic on which to spar.
2319.
Old Testament prophecy does not predict Jesus Christ
For
Born of a Virgin It is easy to see how modern day Christians would read Isaiah 7:14 and believe that as a stand alone verse it predicts the coming birth of Jesus. Examine Isaiah 7 completely and we find that it is a dialogue about the war between the Jews and the warring…
In response to the argument presented by Con, I fear that I may have inadequately stated the intention of this debate. I was hoping that Con would cite specific verses that accurately predicted each of the prophecies listed. From this position, Con could argue that the Old…
Against
No uncontended arguments. Vote Con. Here's the full prophecy with verses included: Born of a virgin [Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23] A descendant of Abraham [Genesis 12:1-3; 22:18; Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:16] Of the tribe of Judah [Genesis 49:10; Luke 3:23, 33; Hebrews 7:14] Of…
It's a shame almost my debates have a forfeit. I believe all my opponents arguments have been contented. All arguments are extended.
2320.
Some authentic hadiths portray Prophet Muhammad as neither highly moral nor well-mannered
For
"3- Forfeits are not allowed. If anyone forfeits a round, he/she directly loses the debate. "In summary, my argument in this debate was that Prophet Mohammad, according to some authentic hadeeths, was not highly and well-mannered. I showed that by giving two hadeeths that prove…
My opponent has chose not to respond to my refutation, which means I'll be only countering the apologetic he provided in the previous round. It's important to note that both my references for the hadeeths were accurate according to my opponent. My only mistake was that I left…
Against
Thank you, my rival, for your ever prompt reactions and good conduct. I wish to apologize for the forfeit I made. It would be only fair to lose this debate and this doesn't hurt me. In the few months I have been debating on this site, I have not won any debate yet... No matter.…
I would like to excuse myself for not noticing the regulation on the burden of proof. And, not as a part of the debate, I would like to ask where my opponent lives.First Argument of my OpponentAfter examination, I have found that it is indeed authentic, but some others are more…
2321.
The story of Noah and New Testament references discredit the Bible
For
the story of noah and the references from those in the NTestament add to discrediting the bible here is the text,which argues the flood was world wide, and wiped out every creature alive that was not on the boat. "The clearest verses that show the extent of the flood are…
the earliest known references to a flood event came from pagan religions. we have no reason to think it was noah. i'm sure there's tons of scienitific impossiblities that would have prevented a flood in that middle easetern region anyway. lack of geology evidence, water that…
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I am going to begin this and end this succinctly and I hope to keep this to the point. 1. There is always a possibility for anything. A flood covering the world really is not that big of a leap to take considering that we can look out in the universe and see holes that…
To start, I am going to use the very source that you did. It says, "Proponents of Flood Geology state that "native global flood stories are documented as history or legend in almost every region on earth". "These flood tales are frequently linked by common elements that…
2322.
Jesus Christ's love extends to gay people
For
Jesus loves all humans Gays are human Therefore, Jesus loves gays
My opponent has taken the crazy stance that God hates sinners. I rarely use the word crazy, but I think the situation merits the usage of this word. In other words, my opponent claims God hates all humans. This is because we are all sinners. One of the most famous lines Jesus…
Against
My opponent claims I am the one that is crazy, simply because he is backed into a corner. I will demonstrate this through two of his contradictory quotes. "First, Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Taking all of man's sins onto himself. " -My opponent "In other words, my…
My opponent has attempted to trap me by using a logical fallacy. The problem being, that if God dislikes sexual activity with another of the same sex, but does not explicitly say that he doesn't hate homosexuals is not proof that he loves them. In fact, I would put forth that…
2323.
God's existence can be proven
For
If you say that people would believe you or someone who is not god or Jesus they would not believe you because they didn't believe that Jesus was Jesus until he gave his life for our sins and died giving god his soul and for him raising from the dead that is because he is the…
Don't you think who built the earth. Who made the planets. Even though I believe in the Big Bang theory it is true that gad made the Big Bang. He's the one who built everything. As for the bible it was Jesus followers or deciples that wrote the bible and witnessed his death.…
Against
If you say God made the planets and a creator is needed for everything, who created GOD?? If you can't accept universe popped into existence(which I don't either) then how God just came out of nowhere? Who made the so-called heavens if you think they are true? As for Jesus's…
You say the proof is Bible. But wasn't it written by human hands? As for the God building the Earth, why didn't he build another life-supporting planet? If you say the world is created by God, then who created GOD??? If you believe the universe can't just pop into existence,…
2324.
Arguing for God's existence is like arguing two plus two equals five
For
Again, my argument flies over the head of my opponent. In order to be sure that it doesn't again or for you the readers let me spell it out. Pro- God Exists: Nearly impossible to argue and arguments are bad at best. Pro- 2 + 2 = 5 : Nearly impossible to argue and arguments are…
Your argument is fallacious and completely misses the point. You are arguing in favor of incongruity based on an argument of substance on the con side of the debate. I freely admit the argument against God is different on most levels than than argument against the proposition…
Against
You certainly have a right to insult my intelligence, but for the record I have been blessed (YES! By an eternal, omniscient God! ;)) with a good pair of eyes, reading skills, and a brain which can process and understand your arguments. I don't think your arguments passed over…
I believe, Tatarize, that it is your argument which is fallacious. My opponent has failed to address the main point of my argument: these two debates, the god debate and the math debate, are totally disparate, since one is provable and the other is not. It is PROVABLE that two…
2325.
Catholicism, evolution and the Big Bang are all true
For
My opponent has forfeited the last round, so I see no need to state more evidence as of now.
The Big Bang Theory does have evidence to support it's truth. The light from other galaxies as observed on Earth, is more towards the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum than it should be, corresponding to it's mass, if the galaxy was stationary relative to Earth. Due to…
Against
My opponent has taken a theoretical tether than factual stance. This in turn is compelling me to adapt the view of Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis who would simply ask the question " where you there?" Where evidence for some scientific theses exists, such as the finding…
It is a void insinuation to assume that different explanations for the same phenomena or occupancy are true. The theory of evolution and the Big Bang theory may both be regarded as true as one may claim that the earth was created by the Big Bang theory and man later came to…
2326.
Muslims are not a societal problem
For
Hat's off to con . I really have to admire him . He said , "A Muslim (sometimes spelled Moslem; historically called a Muhammadan in non-Islamic Anglophone societies) is a person who follows or practises the religion of Islam, a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the…
First of all con didn't read the subject of the debate . Without reading the subject he has posted something which makes 0 sense . So let me remind con the topic of the debate was , "Muslims are not problem. It is a misconception." I have said Muslims not Islam but con didn't…
Against
Pro: "Now I have recently proved most of violence are done by Christian majority countries." This must be why so many Muslims are trying to come to Western countries to live. To get away from the oh so peaceful Middle East and North Africa. * Con: "Now what ever Christians do I…
Pro:"I have said Muslims not Islam but con didn't get that . "Muslims" and "Islam" is not same."Really? Let's take a look.-"A Muslim (sometimes spelled Moslem; historically called a Muhammadan in non-Islamic Anglophone societies) is a person who follows or practises the…
2327.
There is no need to believe in God
For
I will extend my arguments, hoping Con just missed the deadline.With a bit of luck, Con will return with a stinging rubuttal.Which I will not be able to defend against as this is my last chance to argue.http://www.youtube.com...
Thanks for your argument Con:Though there is an awful lot that I totally Disagree With:1: Use of The Bible as evidence for belief in God:The Bible is insanely wrong about almost everything and is non-applicable to the modern world.Genesis was totally wrong in it's conception of…
Against
"Religion, opium for the people. To those suffering pain, humiliation, illness, and serfdom, it promised a reward in an afterlife. And now we are witnessing a transformation. A true opium for the people is a belief in nothingness after death"the huge solace of thinking that for…
Thank you.
2328.
Christianity can be supported scientifically
For
Con has failed to outline any opening argument *and* provide rebuttals.
Extend.
Against
If you think that you can validly bypass the bible scientifically, feel free to debate an unwinnable challange
2329.
The biblical God cannot be both all-good and all-powerful
For
My opponent once again tries to invent excuses and evade what is out forth to him. Wow boring. So once again he proves that he does not know how to debate with evidence. Its either that or he does not know what the difference is between good and evil is. Its either that or he…
I have to continue this debate because there are a few things that were not mentioned in the previous rounds. So we will bounce around a bit. Something that wasn't talked about in these debates thus far is that god is evil and hateful enough to have created the children to…
Against
He has never successfully proved the existence of an objective good and evil and is using ad hominems constantly. He has shown to be unable to see the difference between black and knight, he is in such denial that he is filled with constant rhetoric, unable to refute any of my…
My opponent once again tries to represent an objective good and evil, which we have already established can not be known. We can therefore not carry out any other ideas or principles into this debate as it will just lead to our views of morality. My opponent once again views…
2330.
The existence of God is impossible
For
Introduction I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for presenting his rebuttals. I would also like to express my gratitude, as I am glad my opponent has not only been using the faith argument, but logical, mathematical arguments as well. I was hoping for a competent…
Introduction I want to begin by thanking my opponent for providing his arguments and allowing this debate to commence. As it is now the third round, it is time for rebuttals. I will give them now. Rebuttals My opponent began by answering my question, which was the following:…
Against
Thank you very much sir for the compliment."I was hoping for a competent debater, and that is what I got." On to the rebuttals, the specific piece of information that I cited from the website www.big-bang-theory.com says," so where and in what did the singularity appear if not…
I apologize that I presented my rebuttals early. Now onto the nitty gritty. Again since you have specifically stated that those who deny facts deny reality, outside of that singularity that our universe came from we have no scientific evidence to understand or prove or disprove…
2331.
The biblical God is merciful
For
You spelt "merciful" wrong. Just thought I'd let you know.
Against
The biblical God even said anyone that works on sabbath must be killed.it is ironical to say the biblical God is merciful. Waiting for the pro.
Thanks to my opponent for calling my attention to the typographical error I made and I plead with the audience not to consider this in voting. However,we will not deviate from the main topic.this is the second round and as I said in the first round,my opponent must tell us why…
2332.
Gay marriage is against the Bible
For
| The implications of perceived religious implications (correct or otherwise) are generally meaningless for a secular state. This debate is about it in a Biblical context.If you are not going to commit homosexual acts, what is the point of homosexual marriage?
As a Christian, I can't see how the Bible can be interpreted to say that Gay marriage is a good thing, yet I've seen some statistics that over 50% of certain groups of priests are Gay. So here's my first argument: "Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their…
Against
Pro forfeited, round goes to Con.
Pro forfeits, round goes to Con.
2333.
The Quran contains scientific foreknowledge
For
you just said the words Qur'anic Scientific Foreknowledge so they must exist you must be blind
shut up
Against
Pro has forfeited Round 3.Vote Con.Pro had the burden of proof in this debate, and has never fulfilled it. Thus, Con must win.Furthermore, Pro has forfeited a round, while Con has not.Furthermore, Pro has provided no sources, while Con has provided 2.
I remind Pro that the Burden of Proof is on Pro, and if they do not prove that Qur'anic scientific foreknowledge exists, then they have lost the debate.
2334.
It is more likely that God exists than not
For
I look forward to an insightful debate on this matter. (Ironically, my actual beliefs directly oppose the stance I am taking in this debate; hence, we are basing reversing roles. ) I will begin by presenting the standard Kalām cosmological argument [1]: 1. Everything that has a…
hey.
Against
lol
Knew that was going to happen.
2335.
Faith in God is rational
For
Ok. Well either way you never refuted anything i said or made any points toward your own argument. I would like to use one more example to show why we all do this. If i were to ask an atheist what happens when we die, he would say that nothing happens. Our body just decays and…
I hope you will argue that because you certainly have not done so yet! But some of the comments have made some points, so i will start with missmedic. You gave the definition of rational to be, "based on or in accordance to logic." So i will appeal to logic to make my next…
Against
Well I accidentally accepted this debate because I thought you were con.
You defined G-d in round one as "the Christian god," which I will argue is irrational to believe in.
2336.
Atheism lacks sufficient proof to be considered correct
For
Luggs I Will ask you again what proof and evidence do you have that says atheism is accurate and correct.
Luggs you said this to me atheism has no proof and evidence / Me Quote that is right Atheism has no proof and Evidence that Atheism is accurate and correct I have already won this debate so Atheism doesn't need to be correct in order to be thought. so that means atheism is…
Against
Well, this is the end of the debate. Before I finish, I will repeat that I have answered the question Pro has just asked me in R5. This was already answered in R2. I will not copy and paste it, so I simply urge the voters and audience to look back on the second round about my…
If you, readers, are smart enough to look through this debate, you will see that I have not said what Pro claims I have said. When I have, it is out of context. For example, when I said "Atheism has no proof and evidence", it was in reference to the resolution. At no point have…
2337.
The Catholic God cannot want anything
For
Want- lack: the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn Catholic God qualities-omnibenevolent, omniscent, omnipresent, omnipotent (PERFECT) Cont. 1- If you know everything, and you are everything [...] Then there is nothing you…
It is impossible for the Catholic God to want anything. I'll expand as a result of an attack by my oppponent.
Against
Extend all arguments. It is possible for the Catholic God to want things, because he wanted light. Just because he was able to satisfy himself, doesn't mean that he didn't want light in the first place.
My opponent thinks that his definition is better than mine. He gives no reason why my definition is unacceptable. He only tries to replace it. "The 'Catholic God' couldn't have wanted light. He is light. To Catholics, God is everything." He obviously wanted light. He said, "Let…
2338.
The Christian God exists
For
God is perfect and since he is perfect he was able to create us perfectly. In the beginning God and man were able to communicate face to face, but that happened before sin entered the world . Even though there is sin in the world now ,God still gives us a way to become once…
Scientific studies show that for the big bang to have happened it would have to be planned because even if there was a minute mistake we would not exist ,for it to have just happened without being planned is like the chances of getting tails 1000000000000 when your flipping a…
Against
In this debate, intend to discuss the God of the Christian origin. As Con, I will be arguing that God does not exist. Thus my opponent will be arguing that God does exist. I wish to take this debate seriously, anyone that can prove that God is real, should accept. Definitions:…
Rebuttal: "Scientific studies show that for the big bang to have happened it would have to be planned because even if there was a minute mistake we would not exist ," Please give links to the scientific studies that prove your point. If the Big Bang was not controlled, then it…
2339.
Christianity is probably false
For
Contention 1: Scientific Error The bible seems to teach the out dated Geocentric model. Joshua 10:12-13 12 Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still…
Chest and I have agreed to debate the topic "Christianity is Probably False" Chest will be defending and attempting to show the literal and absolute truth of the Bible and I will be attempting to demonstrate Christianity's falsehood and respond to Chest's arguments in favor of…
Against
Thank you n7, I will now present my opening arguments, as to why Christianity is true.Contention 1: It Exists Every religion has a founder. Budd founded Buddhism; Mohammad founded Islam; Socrates founded Greek thinking. However, very few religions survive when their leader…
Thank you n7. I accept, and look forward to this debate! May God's will be done.
2340.
Atheism is a justifiable position
For
I accept. I'm an atheist, because no god has been demonstrated physically, contingent on physical reality, or logically, and the origins of the universe do not allow for creation or a creator, divine or otherwise; since god is supposedly the creator of our universe that wasn't…
In conclusion, most of my arguments were dropped, and the most crucial was never dealt with by Con, which I will get to. In case you missed it, here's what Con missed: 1. My proof for the big bang and quantum fluctuations were both from NASA. Notice Con NEVER mentioned NASA at…
Against
My opponent should be an atheist and will defend that view. I understand everybody has the right to believe whatever they want, that is not up for debate. The reader should vote according to whether or not that person makes a convincing argument compared to my arguments.…
In conclusion: Round 1: I clearly state, "Use round 1 to accept and simply state why you are an atheist and specifically what position you will defend." My opponent responds with: "the origins of the universe do not allow for creation or a creator". Notice though that the only…
2341.
Religion hinders societal development
For
First of all, it may not be solely an American issue, but America is definitely a hotspot of support for creationism. Outside of the U.S., the vast majority of people believe in modern evolutionary theory. Second, you're welcome to take it up with the Pew Forum. If you can…
There will always be people who believe stupid things. And you're right: there are people who believe that the earth was created by a sky fairy in six days, five thousand seven hundred and seventy-two years ago. There are also people who believe that the homeopathy is…
Against
The vast majority? I believe a better example would be in undeveloped countries, where religion is literally their form of government. As a result, these countries are poverty-stricken, war-torn, and in most cases, have corrupt leaders.No, as I said before, religion doesn't…
I believe you mean the remaining 23%. No, I don't think that a small percentage of people who believe in creationism could "harm" society, it also doesn't take away from the fact that 23% of church-goers are living in the past. Besides that fact, I believe that survey is…
2342.
Islam is a major cause of global instability
For
This is totally sophomoric on your part You cant answer any of my questions, but simply revert back to "Oh yeah there are some evil Muslims but GEE! there are all kinds of evil people so we should just EXCUSE THE EVIL" I am going to quote Edmund Burke for you "The only thing…
Well I see youre a cocky teenager who is unwilling to learn anything , so I guess its really pointless to debate you your ingnorance "I'm not looking at anything with the word prophet in it. Because that reminds me of guessing and magic 8 balls." Do you say the same thing to…
Against
Look, this I DO know. Evil can exist anywhere. It exists inside all religions. Does this make the religion its self evil?? No. Are there bad people in islam?? yes. Are there bad people in Christian faiths? yes. Are there bad people that are of no faith? yes. People are the evil…
UAE. that was hard. Plus there are not a ton of Non Islamic countries that aren't corrupt either. I'm not looking at anything with the word prophet in it. Because that reminds me of guessing and magic 8 balls. So here it is: 1) Bin Laden got PO'ed because we had troops in his…
2343.
God is the best explanation for the universe's existence
For
Filler because of forfeit.
Con, your first argument here appears to be the weak anthropic principle. The weak anthropic principle is only acceptable if we speculate that other parts of the universe have different qualities or constants. If that were the case, then of course we should not be surprised…
Against
Thanks, Pro for starting this debate. I accept Pro's terms. (Keep in mind I will sometimes post my argument from my phone so I apologize for any spelling errors.) I will be arguing that God is not an acceptable explanation for the creation of the universe. Since the first round…
2344.
All major religions are fundamentally the same
For
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Against
All religions do not lead to the same conclusion, nor do they attempt to say so in their own right, therefore this statement is completely false and assumptive
The round has been forfeited so I will simply state that all religions don't even necessarily believe in a god, therefore all religions are not the same!
2345.
The moral argument for the existence of God is sound
For
Thank you David for accepting my broad challenge to the Atheistic worldview. Preliminary RemarksNormally I argue in an ethos where I propose a superior ontological grounding of morals while my opponent has her own metaphysical basis on offer. Such a backdrop pits the combatants…
There's nothing more vulnerable than a being who is all Love...Recall the argument, 1. If God does not exist, then objective moral values & duties do not exist.2. Objective moral values & duties do exist.3. Therefore, God exists.Con has only tried to negate P1 with a…
Against
Because he did not post any arguments in the previous round, I suppose he was using that for terms. 1. If God does not exist, then objective moral values & duties do not exist. This simply does not logically follow. It is like saying, "If the objective moral ferries do not…
Resolved: The moral argument for the existence of God is soundThis debate is in response to my opponent's forum post challenging the atheistig debaters to the moral argument. Definitions: The moral argument - 1. If God does not exist, then objective moral values & duties do not…
2346.
Catholic teaching condemns non-Catholics and unbaptized infants to hell
For
you can easily double check the wiki article with other internet sources. wiki may not be a definiitve end all be all source, but it's almost always accurate, and always able to be doubled checked. that was an extremely weak argument. neither that document about infants who…
you have not shown any official teachings that noncatholics can be saved, you merely present assertions. on the other hand, i did provide a ton of evidence that says they are condemned to hell. same goes for the unbaptized infants stuff. you say it was never official doctrine…
Against
First of all, all your resources are not proper sources, they are only things that any random person could have made up. Especially the Wikipedia link, I went to look at it, and there is a link to edit the quotes that were said. Not even the slightest bit trustworthy. First, on…
This statement is so wrong I am scared for you. First of all, the Catholic Church teaches that anyone who believes in a form of the True God, from Allah to Yahweh, if they live a life pleasing to God and repent for their sins, they will go to Heaven. It does not matter that…
2347.
Strong atheism is an unreasonable position
For
I thank the opposition for his speedy response.==Framework==The con states that no one is truing to prove there is a 100%- even though this is pretty much the underlying idea of this debate. I refer him back to the first round, when it was stated strong atheism meant that…
==Framework== The con starts out his round two by attacking my arguments, which breaks the rules once again. Only arguments were allowed in the second round (as stated in first round.) The con made no arguments of his own, and thus can not win the debate, for he has not…
Against
Inaccurate statement: "The con states that no one is truing to prove there is a 100%- even though this is pretty much the underlying idea of this debate." No were do I say this, instead I stated that no one is trying to physically prove, with empirical evidences, that God does…
My opponent arguments in C1, C2 and C3 are based on the empiricist model and since no one is arguing that one can physically prove God, all three of his arguments are completely pointless. Inaccurate conclusion: "Since strong atheism relies upon scientific evidence to prove the…
2348.
The watchmaker analogy proves God exists
For
Let me point that my opponent seemed to simply past through the fine-points in my argument: the recursive nature of the structure of the universe is such that only a intelligence could design it - setting aside philosophical considerations of the reason behind such action. The…
There must be an "Intelligence Designer". May all design spur of mere necessity? No We can argue that, for instance, whilst the structure of a solar system may be explained by the laws of physics that merely shifts the argument towards physics. Why are the laws of physics this…
Against
Evolution. Big things come from small things. Complex things come from un-complex things. To say that trees come from a desert is gravely misunderstanding the scientific matters in play. Trees come from seeds. Seeds in topsoil grow. Where do seeds come from? Less complex seeds.
My opponent extends his argument beyond the confines of the Watchmaker Analogy. The philosophical argument of the REASON for the laws of physics is outside the realm of this debate. This is more akin to the Moral Law argument than the Watchmaker Analogy. My opponent has brushed…
2349.
A single God exists
For
You say you dont believe in God because there is no evidence to show he is real. Seems to me like an opinion. A 50/50 opinion, no evidence that he for not exist however, prophecies and a holy book as evidence that he is. (Plural) only God and the supernatural he has created can…
Hmmm. The throat is considered perfect to me. Honestly. It's wonderful. So maybe it's your opinion that the design isn't perfect ;) . You have no proof god doesn't exist besides the fact that you cannot see him, correct? What do you get out of not believing, no hope? What…
Against
We have evidence that we evolved, yes. We have transitional fossils for all kinds of species. We have knowledge of the existence of neanderthals. They are a Supspecies of human. We also have the "lucy" fossil. Let's take this further. The fact that every life on earth shares…
First off, my apologies, I incorrectly assumed you were talking about the bible. My fault. But yes, perfect is a subjective term I guess lol. I don't have any evidence at all that he doesn't exist (I refrain from using the word proof as proof only exists in mathematics. ) I…
2350.
The Catholic Church has never contradicted itself in official teaching
For
you did not specify the council of trent passage as requested, but ignored it, not sure why it looks like you just found a bunch of stuff from the internet and are requesting that i negate each one. that is pretty cheap as a way to show contradictions. vague references, when…
as expected, someone took the debate just to bicker with me about the rules. i would have also expected someone to ignore the rules, just fyi. how do you address the point that you'd think the CC would have contradicted itself even outside the bible, over two thousand years?…
Against
"you did not specify the council of trent passage as requested, but ignored it, not sure why" I realized that the point I was going to build up to was not as significant overall as I first thought it was. "vague references, when you have the burden to show there's…
"how do you address the point that you'd think the CC would have contradicted itself even outside the bible, over two thousand years?" What is the nature of god? (Honorius I was censured by the Third Council of Constantinople over this point) Is Galileo's heliocentric model…

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