The laws of physics make it impossible for some god not to exist
I would first like to thank my opponent for accepting this debate. Secondly, I would like to define "god": some being or deity outside of the laws of physics. This is not the dictionary definition, rather what I meant by "god", which I only used for lack of a better word. I would also like to point out that I am only in high school and apologize if my facts are a little off. Now, on to the debate. The 2nd law of thermodynamics states that the the total amount of disorder in the universe is incre...
YEC is unlikely
Hello everyone. I will accept the burden of proof in this debate since I am Pro and the Instigator. Note that I'm not arguing that YEC is impossible, or didn't even occur. I'm just arguing that it is unlikely. YEC - Young Earth Creationism : The belief that the earth is around 6000 years old unlikely - not likely : improbable http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlikely Although the burden of proof is on me and my opponent needs to only rebut my arguments, I would like to clarify...
There is undeniable evidence for the Theory of Evolution
I will present my argument in the next round. If my opponent wishes to begin, please do - if not, pass it back to me and I shall begin....
The belief in evolution is not always a belief in atheism
diety debated my opponent over this topic a little while ago. diety failed to put up an argument. Oddly enough, I actually agree with diety. Therefore, I wish to debate his opponent over the same thing. Atheism - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism Evolution - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution I hope that my opponent will be willing to do this debate again....
The Theory of Extraterrestrially Seeded Life is Equally Plausible With Creationism.
The proposition on offer is that the theories of extraterrestrially seeded life are equally plausible with theories of creationism. A caveat - by creationism theories, I mean the more strict creation theories - not theistic evolution, Deism, or Intelligent Design and their derivatives. In fact... a definition of creationism (Dictionary.com): 1. the doctrine that matter and all things were created, substantially as they now exist, by an omnipotent Creator, and not gradually evolved or devel...
Resolved: This picture is awesome.
Clarifications: The picture referred to in the above resolution is the image which you may have the pleasure of viewing by visiting the link http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060608.html. Awesome: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder [1]. By taking the PRO side of this debate, I will argue that the picture referred to in the above resolution is the image which you have the pleasure of viewing by visiting the link hhttp://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060608.html is, indeed, awesome. The image is an a...
Animal experimentation in the context of medical science
The main arguments of those opposed to animal testing (especially in regards to medical science) are: 1) Humans and animals are too different for results from animal tests to be extrapolated to humans. 2) Animal testing is morally bankrupt. It is not justifiable under any circumstances. 3) There is inadequate government regulation of animal testing. 4) Animals are exposed to unnecessary suffering. 5) There are alternatives to animal testing.[/spoiler] Arguments for: I, on t...
The Law of Parsimony Supports the Existence of Intelligent Extraterrestrials
I assert that the Law of Parsimony supports the existence of extraterrestrial life. (For those who are unfamiliar with the term, parsimony, scientifically speaking, is the preference for the least complex explanation for an observation. Also the most probable.) Here's why: - Crop Circles. It is highly unlikely that pranksters are behind every crop circle. It would actually be nearly impossible for even one of them (the elaborate ones) to be a prank. Many crop circles are so incredibly com...
The Large Hadron Collider should be dispanded
Hey just here to get a good agrument back i am debating and need help for why it should be stopped and removed main argument is its environment impact on it mainly black holes and productioncheers...
Resolution: Scientists should debate young earth creationists in live formats
Young Earth Creationists do very well in live debates, but not for the right reasons. Scientists should engage them with a different strategy than they do now. This is my first debate. My opponent can make the opening statement for the con position. If this is not proper, please tell me and I will withdraw the debate with a lesson learned, and will present a better resolution. If my opponent can show that debating YEC's is detrimental to science then I will concede....