The Russian Communists Were Not Motivated By Atheism
It is common for various theistic apologists now a days to argue that, yes, religion has caused many atrocities but atheism is responsible for far more. Therefore, it is said, religion is preferable to atheism because religion is what helps keep people in line and moral. Without religion societies will no longer have a moral compass and Russia is an example of what could take place if they listen to the "New Atheists" and leave their religious beliefs behind. I argue that neither of these cla...
There is no credible historical proof of the Biblical Jesus.
Thank you to whomever accepts this debate. I am arguing Pro. My position - There is no proof that Jesus existed. It would be difficult to credit the Bible generally (and the gospels in particular) as proof of anything. It is, at best, anecdotal evidence, viz. stories whose authorship cannot be authenticated and which cannot be corroborated except by other hearsay evidence. Although there are references in the Scriptures of persons, places and events whose existence can be corroborated b...
There is undeniable evidence that God exists
My opponent is to establish there is undeniable evidence that God exists. I am intended to tear that notion down. By God, I mean the God of one of the monotheistic Abrahamic religions....
The Biblical Actions of the Christian God are Inconsistent with Its Biblical Attributes (et al)
The proposition on offer is that the biblical actions and statements of the Judeo-Christian god are inconsistent with attributes ascribed to this entity in various parts of the same document. This includes inferences based on the proscriptions and orders of this entity. Also, it is impossible to know the character of God based on the Bible, as the document is inconsistent on some attributes of God's character. For example: Psa 103:8 - "The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and...
The Christian god is Fair
Resolved: The Christian god exists. The Christian god is not fair as described in the following bible passage: http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Deuteronomy+32:4&version=51 Deuteronomy 32:4: 4 He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! The Christian god is selective of whom he directly communicates with, which is just one example of unfairness....
The Christian god's existence is just as likely as the invisible pink unicorn's existence
Heh, I really want to hear Con's argument. Though I will probably lose because of people's prejudices, I hope it'll cheer me up....
Does God Exist?
There is no evidence that a god has ever existed, and it is physically impossible for a god to exist. Therefor, there is no god....
Intelligent Design cannot be disproven.
Intelligent Design - "the theory that matter, the various forms of life, and the world were created by a designing intelligence" http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligent%20design Disproven - "proven to be false or wrong" http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disprove My opponent will carry the burden of proof, as implied by the resolution. My opponent can do one of two things: 1) He/she will try to use a mixture of logic and science to show how Intelligent Design c...
Islam provides a framework for world peace.
This debate is a challenge to bluefreedom23 based on his earlier debate http://www.debate.org/debates/Islam-is-currently-more-dangerous-to-world-peace-and-free-thought-than-any-other-religion/1/. I will throw it open, if he declines or suggests unacceptable alterations. There are few special rules for this debate, listed at the end. Accepting this debate implies that the Con agrees with them. Voters are requested to judge accordingly. The first round is not meant for actual arguments. We w...
Morality does not need God to exist
Morality is the product of an innate desire that most people have, which is to be accepted by other people. Often the best way to gain the acceptance of other people is to treat them the way that you would like to be treated, this is only logical. Confucius said it best when he laid down a very similar Golden Rule of morality (5 centuries B.C.), "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself," and he had no belief in any deity. http://www.arthuralevinebooks.com/book.asp?bookid=6...