Science Debates

Resolved; Christianity was a positive influence in the development of modern science

1st round acceptenc 2nd round opening arguments 3rd round 1st rebuttals 4th round 2nd rebuttals 5th no new arguments, closing statements This is not a debate about whether or not Christianity is committed to creationism, or geocentrism or direct teleology in general. This is a debate about the nature of the historical impact of Christianity on the development of science. I must show a positive relationship historically between Christianity and the development of science. My opponent must...

Terra-forming Venus vs Mars

This debate will focus around the potential to terra-form Venus (me) vs terra-forming Mars (Imabench). Measuring the winner will be based on two values that we will be pushing. 1) How close we can get our respective planet to Earth like conditions. The closer the better. 2) How close the technology needed is to technology that we already have. Obviously everything that is "scientifically possible" is fair game, but things that can be done with tech that we already have available should sco...

There is No good evidence for evolution

There is no good evidence to support the theory of evolution. The Six Meanings of Evolution 1. Cosmic evolution: the origin of time, space, and matter from nothing in the "big bang" 2. Chemical evolution: all elements "evolved" from hydrogen. 3. Stellar evolution: stars and planets formed from gas clouds. 4. Organic evolution: life begins from inanimate matter. 5. Macro-evolution: animals and plants change from one type into another 6. Micro-evolution: variations form within the "kind"...

The Great Flood Was an Actual Historical Event

Do you mind if we do this resolution instead? Full Resolution: The great flood was an actual historical event. BoP is shared. Definitions: The Great Flood: "Noah's flood - (Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings."[1] Historical Event: "Based on or concerned with events in history."[2] Rules: 1. The first round is for acceptance. 2...

creation has more evidence for it, and less against it than evolution.

Okay, first, how do you explain the grand canyon? How can evolution take place if the genetic code prevents it? If Dino's are extinct, that how come they found a baby one in a whale's stomach? How do you explain symbioses? How did humans become so far advanced from other creatures? How do you explain human morals....

Evolution vs Creationism

Evolution is the better explanation for the diversity of life on Earth than creationism. The evidence for evolution is extensive: DNA, fossils, endogenous retroviruses, and to the average person like me the most convincing and easiest piece of evidence is the vestigial organ. Creationism on the other hand only points out unexplained phenomena or certain features of animals that evolution has not explained yet, or has explained and ingnores the claim entirely to proof their case....

Gene Patenting is detrimental to society

Debate rules: Cordial, friendly debate with no direct personal attacks from either side. No profanity or other inappropriate language. Pro bears BOP in proving that Gene Patenting is detrimental to society. Con must prove that Gene Patenting is not detrimental to society....

The Earth is hollow.

This is in response to this thread: http://www.debate.org/forums/science/topic/21157/ A brief explanation of the subject can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_Earth Hollow in this case does not refer to the fact that there are caves and mines in the outer part of the crust, but to an alleged vast central space inside making up a significant fraction of the Earth's total volume. I will be arguing that the earth, in fact, is not hollow to any significant degree. My oppone...

Evolution is only a theory and will not be fact. Creation is true.

I will let my opponent start with proof against me....

Science and Islam