Atheism relies on the belief that nothing is needed to have anything occur.
(Notice that I have categorized "atheism" under Religion not because it is a religion, but because it is related to religion and religious topics.) My opponent has stated that "Atheism is the belief that nothing is needed to have anything occur" on his profile. I negate this statement. It is possible that my opponent was joking, but this is America, and we can debate about whatever we want! Atheism: a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods. (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web...
Judeo-Christian is a contradiction in terms
This is my first one of these, and I've no idea how to do this, so if I mess anything up I apologize. But this phrase has been bugging me for a while, so I thought I'd give it a talk-about. Judeo-Christian has been an adjective often appearing before "morality" or "philosophy" in the media recently, often when dealing with matters of political stands on public morality. I say to the masses and the world and..this website, that such a term is somewhat silly, and as annoying to Jews as "Christo...
should they allow religious movements in schools
I think they should allow praying in school if kids believe in God they should be able to pray without getting kicked out of school. If people don't believe in God they should just keep it to themselves. But the schools should not keep God out of the schools for every one else....
Literal Christian Creationism MUST be the truth.
I thank both the audience and my opponent for participation in this debate. My opponent intends to prove that literal interpretation of the Bible sums up the pure truth of how the universe and man came to be, and that it can be no other way. I shall be rebutting my opponent's points and responding with scientifically backed views on possibilities other than the one my opponent proposes. I will allow my opponent to begin his argument, extending forward the entirety of Evolutionary theory...
The Following Argument(s) for the Existence of God are Valid - 1F
Note: the "1E" notation in the Topic title is simply for searching purposes. [Definition - Existence] http://dictionary.reference.com............... 1. the state or fact of existing; being. *NOTE* I am not debating whether or not a God exists in one's MIND, but rather in REALITY. [Definition - Valid] http://dictionary.reference.com............... 1. sound; just; well-founded 2. Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion cannot b...
The Following Arguments for the Existence of God are Valid - 1G
Note: the "1G" notation in the Topic title is simply for searching purposes. [Definition - Existence] http://dictionary.reference.com.................. 1. the state or fact of existing; being. *NOTE* I am not debating whether or not a God exists in one's MIND, but rather in REALITY. [Definition - Valid] http://dictionary.reference.com.................. 1. sound; just; well-founded 2. Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion ca...
The Bible does not support the traditional Christian concept of The Devil/Satan.
Much thanks to my opponent for agreeing to accept this debate which I hope will be an interesting and insightful one for both of us. Affirmed: The Bible does not support the traditional Christian concept of The Devil/Satan. By the Bible I mean the books included in the biblical canon of Protestants and Catholics including the New and Old Testaments but not the apocrypha or any additional texts not authorised by most churches. Different English translations from the Hebrew Old Testament, t...
God is worse than Hitler
Full Resolution: The Christian God as seen through the Bible is, in character, more evil or characteristically wrong than Adolf Hitler. The main reason I say this: Hitler caused the deaths of about ten million people "God" has caused the deaths of uncountable amounts of people and other living things during the Great Flood, the plagues and killing of the firstborn in Egypt and many others...
Jesus of Nazareth never existed
Bertrand Russell said, "Historically, it is quite doubtful whether Christ ever existed at all, and if He did we do not know anything about Him." Roderic Dunkerley mirrored this sentiment: "In none of these various testimonies to the fact of Christ is there any slightest hint or idea that he was not a real historical person." In fact, the events of verifiable, documented history can be better accounted for without a real, breathing Jesus. Shocking? Indeed. We know that powerful beliefs can create...
God exists
the universe bears many signs of being created for mankind. earth is positioned at just he right distance away from the sun. a little closer it would be too hot a little further too cold, we are in the right position. the elements that man requires the most are the most abundant. the air mixture is also a perfect mix of nitrogen and oxygen for our survival. these are proofs that the universe was created with design...