A Fetus is Parasite When Inside Its Mother
I would like to thank whoever takes this debate. Fetus- In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after conception to the moment of birth, as distinguished from the earlier embryo (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fetus) Parasite- an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Parasite) Organism- a form of life composed of mutually interdepend...
Evolution cannot be proven scientifically
I will allow my opponent to open. The burden is on you to prove how evolution can be scientifically proven. Sir, whenever you are ready....
Evolution is a ridiculous theory
I stand in affirmation. I will allow my opponent to open up the discussion. Why is evolution (Macro-Evolution) a plausible and provable idea?...
Their are other lifeforms elsewhere in the universe.
I would like this to be an analytical debate.. thank you Because i agree that their are other lifeforms elsewhere in the universe I offer the following case. 1) With the big bang theory this can still be true The big bang theory could have very well happenened to many other galaxys and/or planets. althought we might be the smartest life form does not make us the only 2)With Christianity this can still be true The christian bible only shows the happenings on earth and nowhere else. i...
Resolved: Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) confirm common ancestry (evidence for evolution)
Resolution: Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) confirm common ancestry (which is evidence for evolution). Definition: "Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are retroviruses derived from ancient infections of germ cells in humans, mammals and other vertebrates; as such their proviruses are passed on to the next generation and now remain in the genome. Retroviruses are viruses that reverse-transcribe their RNA into DNA for integration into the host's genome."(1) Proposition 1. Humans and Chimpanzees s...
We should take action against Global Warming
There is clear evidence that the world is warming. There is no reason to believe it won't continue warming. This will be disastrous for many people and other species in the world. Therefore it is hypocritical and unethical not to act against it....
Assuming an endless universe, there are as many Thursdays as there are days.
Georg Cantor established the idea bijection to establish the relationship between the sets of infinite numbers and establishing that they were the same size. He famously derived the counter intuitive proof that there as many unit squares as items on the number line in his 1874 Crelle paper. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Cantor Assuming the universe doesn't end and the word day still holds some meaning unto the infinite, then there are as many Thursdays as there are days in general....
Time is but a measurement
There really should be a philosophy category, but there isn't and so science fits this best. Many people say that time is just a measurement. In other words, time is simply minutes, seconds, hours, years, etc. This is not true. In order to prove my point, I will take examples of confirmed measurements and confirmed non-measurements, and compare them to time. I don't want to go too far into it before it is even confirmed, so I await a response, and I will address that, and get into the actua...
Official TOC Round 1
Resolved: Intelligent Design should not be taught in the Science Classes of public schools. This is the first round of the DDO TOC. Authorized judges ONLY. Regardless of position, both sides have an equal burden of proof. The first round is a confirmation round, followed by three debating rounds. PRO will forfeit the last round. No new material will be brought up in the final round. Good luck to my opponent; I look forward to an enjoyable debate. Judges, thank you for your time and patience....
Animal Testing is Acceptable
Ok, bear with me here. I'm new so, my arguments might be a little unjustified/unreasonable/emotion-filled. Let's start. Animal testing? Always heard of as bad. But here are some reasons that people should allow it. 1. People fear being tested on themselves. Everyone fights against animal testing. However, many people will refuse to be tested on themselves. When it comes down to reality, humans will be too selfish/fearful to stand up for their causes. 2. Classic example. Your clo...