I can out insult anyone, via flame war
I possess a mastery in the fine craft of crap talking. I can out insult anyone, there is indeed no man who can withstand my relentless barrage of words that attack the soul like how a rusty jagged edged dagger stabs a heart. I'm like flee ridden psychopathic rabie infested wolverine that just wants to devour and destroy any form of contention. How can I make such claims? Instead of a sissyfied debate that men with manginas oftentimes engage in, I challenge con to a verbal flame war where I wi...
The Problem of Hell
I thank Gileandos for agreeing to debate this very important topic with me. We will be debating the problem of hell. [1]
In short, I aim to make the case that the traditional doctrine of hell as eternal, conscious, torment is, in all likelihood, incompatible with the Christian God. If the Christian God has the traits typically ascribed to him by Christians like perfectly lovi...
Christianity is a force for good in the world.
On balance, Christianity has done far more harm than good in the modern world. Its human rights record is disgraceful and the negative impacts of its dogmas have reverberated throughout history and even into the present day. As though this wasn't bad enough it also impoverishes the human condition by distracting people from their real happiness with illusory preachments of an afterlife. And despite the good intentions of many decent people it is still one of the prime sources of a considerable a...
Abortion Is Morally Permissible
I want to begin by saying how pleased I am to debate Trent on this most important of moral issues. Like my opponent, I have a deep interest in bioethics. So I'm very much looking forward to discussing the philosophical aspects of abortion with such a capable and passionate contender. In this debate I'm going to defend two basic contentions. First, there are no good reasons to think that abortion is morally wrong. And secondly, there are good reasons to think that abortion is morally permissib...
Using a time machine to go back and kill Hitler would be a bad idea.
I thank my opponent for the chance to debate. My opponent may not argue from semantics, as it is clear what the resolution states, although an exception may be made if he/she comes up with a particularly interesting objection to the resolution. Firstly, an argument against the viability of time travel itself; -- The Classic Paradox -- First, imagine time travel were made possible, and somebody travels back in time in order to meet their grandfather, whom they never knew. Now, say that...
Should parents have a say in their child's future?
Parents should have at least some say in their child's future. They should be able to decide if they want their child to keep on working at McDonald's as a cashier or if they want their kid to go to college. They shouldn't be too controlling, though, because that can cause problems between the child and the parents and also make the child uncomfortable. For instance, on http://www.millenniumforums.com/showthread.php?5340-Do-parents-have-any-right-in-deciding-their-child-s-future (1), some senten...
Gay Marriage
Gay marriage defeats the purpose of "marriage". Modern day marriage is descended from Christianity and the Christian marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not arguing that gay couples should not get the same rights, but for what their partnership should be called....
Marijuana Legalization
I think marijuana should be legalized. For the purposes of the debate, let's assume laws under legalization would make pot similar to alcohol (21 age limit, no driving under the influence, etc.) 1. Other substances Alcohol impairs you more, yet is legal. Cigarettes offer all of the same health concerns, but offer no significant benefit (high) and most cigarette smokers smoke more than marijuana users on a daily basis. Also, marijuana has been medically proven to be non-habit-forming, unlike...
The Argument from Evil Makes the Existence of the God of Christianity Unlikely
The problem of evil has been a central issue in the philosophy of religion and a major argument against theism for thousands of years. It has even been alluded to in the Bible itself in the book of Job.[1] In the story, Job, a seemingly upright man, undergoes tremendous suffering for no apparent reason and wrestles with his faith as a result. The Qur'an contains the same story, although Job is much more acquiescent and subdued in that version.[2] In classical literature, Fyodor Dostoyevsky explo...
The Appearance of Rifles is their Most Dangerous Aspect.
The position I will be defending is that not only technical and mechanical features of rifles merit consideration for their classification, but also their appearances. Hunting rifles are excluded from the debate. Debating this topic will help people decide what guns should fall under the assault rifle category. Good luck!...