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TheSkeptic's Debates
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Creation vs. Evolution
To start off I would like to state that this is my first debate. I would also like to say that if my opponent would please use no profanity, no bashing, and please if the comments would be clean also. To begin I would like to state that as a committed Creationist/Christian I think that there is no real solid proof for Evolution, as carbon dating is proven to be very faulty. For instance an article in an Answers In Genesis magazine [For my source I'm going to use AIG, Ken Ham and other creationis...
It is reasonable to believe that the Resurrection of Jesus is a historical event
I contend that the Resurrection of Jesus is a historical event that probably happened. It is impossible to reach 100% certainty. However, that should not detract from the discussion since that is the way it is in all of history. One can only prove what probably happened. The historical methodology used to ascertain whether something is to be considered a historical fact is whether the reasons for accepting it outweighs the reasons for rejecting it. It is my contention based upon this that the Re...
Dinosaurs co-existed with mankind
We are told in Kindergarten that dinosaurs lived 65 billion years ago. I would like to refute this argument and provide you with substantial evidence of why I believe dinosaurs lived with man. First of all, its not possible for you to know what happened 65 billion years ago. The dinosaurs supposedly died by a meteorite or the ice age. I have even seen a scientist claim that they were killed by their own flatulence. The question is, how did they die? Well, the bigger question is, are the...
All Morals are Relative
First of all, I would like to thank whomever accepts this debate. I look forward to a good debate. =====Rules===== This debate will be one of moral relativism. The Pro side will be arguing that morals are relative and the Con side will argue that that morals are not relative. Please avoid the use of insults and avoid becoming angry or petty. This is a debate, so please maintain your dignity. Finally, this debate will hold both sides to a legal standard of proof for all evidence submitted. I...
The 'Problem of Evil' never succeeds (Attempt 1), Pt. 2
INTRODUCTION This is "Part 2" of a debate I am having with TheSkeptic regarding the Problem of Evil (PoE) as an argument for the non-existence of God. If you have not already done so, please see "Part 1" of this debate first before following and voting on "Part 2" (for it contains the agreed-upon definitions and parameters of the debate). [1] This debate in both parts is considered the first attempt at defeating my resolution because my opponent is still TheSkeptic. The next attempt will not...
Resolved: Affirmative Action to Promote Equal Opportunity in the United States is Justified.
I am presenting the negative case in a more casual debate style. There is no real format, but am open to debate any style aff case. My argument is as follows: Since I believe that affirmative action is extremely counterintuitive to the entire cause of the black race, I argue that affirmative action policies are not the best means for college admission. There are three important points to reveal about affirmative action: is contradictory to equality, we can do well by ourselves, and lastly, i...
God Exists.
I've finally decided to make one of these cliche debates. (^_^) Introduction: The following argument is an argument from contingency and is, basically, Thomas Aquinas' "Third Way" for demonstrating the existence of God. [1] Robert Maydole slightly tweaked the argument but it follows the same general form and argumentation so I will be using his formulation. It can be thought of as a sort of hybrid ontological/cosmological argument couched in the terms of modality. This means that this arg...
Ragnazork should be (in the manditory sense) tought in schools
Audience, you may wondering what the word Ragnazork means. Well, The definition of Ragnazork is pristinely not the same as Qubblevome. The two words sound nothing alike, and therefore cannot be confused with each other, a blessing not bestowed on much of the English language. In English we very often miscommunicate with each other and not all the time do we even catch when we do. For example should I describe a female as beautiful for me personally I have learned to use that word and hear it fro...
Dualism is true.
Recently, TheSkeptic and I got into a friendly discussion about substance dualism (which can hereby referred to as just "dualism") and we mutually decided to debate this issue. But in this debate I seek to defend and/or establish not a particular version of dualism (as there are many, many kinds even within substance dualism itself), just that "mere" dualism is true. I will be taking the Pro side in that I believe that dualism is true and that there are good reasons to believe dualism is...
We Should Have Stricter Gun Control
This debate will cover whether or not we should have stricter gun control. For the first round, we will set up the perimeters and definitions. We should not have arguments/points/etc. in the first round, only introductions. From the second round onwards, we shall flesh out our arguments. Gun control would be considered as how easy it is to attain guns (meaning eligibility and sales), how strict the regulation on concealed weapons is, and how much power our government should have in terms of r...