The Earth is Flat
Though I am posting this debate, it is in response to other debates and comments made by my opponent. Because it is generally accepted scientific, logical, and rational thought that the Earth is spherical in shape (though not a perfect sphere), my opponent asserts that the Earth is flat, and therefore the burden of proof is on him. Let me define "flat" as it is generally accepted in "flat Earth" philosophies. It is generally believed in "flat Earth" philosophies that the Earth is a plane. Th...
Absolute Knowledge is Impossible
Absolute knowledge is impossible for a set of simple reasons 1. all information we gain about our world is derived from our senses. 2. all our senses can be deceived. 3. Therefore, we can never be absolutely certain about any information we "know". Ever watched the matrix? Same principle. Descartes might believe I think therefore I am, but he was a mathematician and should've stayed where he knew what he was talking about. There is no way to be absolutely certain because everything could...
Time is just a concept, and cannot exist by itself.
After reading my opponent's debate on time, I feel that I must clarify, for myself, what my opinion is. Knowing that he can cite several philosophers and scientists on this topic and that I have little to no outside information on this topic, I know that even if there is a fatal flaw in my reasoning, it will be dealt with efficiently. That having been said, I believe that the concept of time is simply a necessary measure developed to describe the phenomenon of change. The concept of change...
Hippo's are mammals.....
Hippo's are mammals because: 1.THEY ARE BORN LIVE 2.THEY HAVE HAIR 3. THEY'RE CUDDLY So hippo's are the cuddly giants of the river......even thought they could kill you in an instant!!!!!!!...
Intelligent Design should be taught alongside evolution as an equally valid idea.
Let me start by clearly stating that I am trying to show that intelligent design is just as likely (if not much more likely) from a scientific viewpoint as the theory of randomness...err, I'm sorry, the theory of evolution. You will notice that I said intelligent design, not Christianity or any specific religion, although studying writings such as the Bible, the Quran and etc. would prevent alot of the ignorance we see in many people when it comes to the many different texts regarded as scrip...
It is possible to show that 1 is exactly equal to 0.999999999 (recurring to infinite).
First, let me say that I do believe it is possible to show that 1 is exactly equal to 0.99999999999 (recurring to infinite), despite the counter-intuitiveness of the statement. HOWEVER, I posted this debate because if I am wrong anywhere in my reasoning, I want to know about it. That said, I would like this debate to be taken on by a mathematically-minded person who legitimately wants to debate the mathematical side of this topic. I ask please for no semantically-based argument (ie. the definiti...
The Holy Bible vs. Science
So many people are into all this "science" stuff. Which is really unfortunate, because time and time again, the Bible has disproved science. Scientists have tried to convince us of so many silly things over the years and their just wrong, praise the sweet name of Jesus. Scientists have tried to convince us that dinosaurs existed millions of years before man. Yet the Holy Bible tells us that the world only existed for 6000 years. Scientists will try to make you believe that the earth is rou...
HYDROGEN IS THE ANSWER
This is the answer SPREAD THE WORD HYDROGEN HYDROGEN HYDROGEN HYDROGEN HYDROGEN...
The true nature of Jesus Christ being equal to God (For Jehovah Witnesses who think God made Jesus)
Biblically speaking, I would like to challenge any Jehovah's Witness to give me an argument saying that the Bible says Jesus is "a god". I believe that Jesus IS equal to God the Father and I am prepared to show verses confirming that. I await....
BUILDING UNDERWATER CIVILIZATIONS WOULD NEGATE THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE HUMAN POPULATION
THIS IS COMMON SENSE! IF WE HAD UNDERWATER CIVILIZATIONS THAT COULD SUSTAIN THE EFFECTS OF THE PRESSURE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, WE WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING BEING A PROBLEM TO US AS THE SEA LEVEL RISING WOULD HAVE NO CRUCIAL IMPACT ON PEOPLE WHO LIVED UNDERWATER. WE COULD HAVE OUR DOMICILES IN UNDERWATER DOMES. FURTHERMORE, SINCE 75% IF THE PLANET IS MADE UP OF WATER, THAT WOULD JUST BE MORE SPACE FOR US AND OVERPOPULATION WOULD BE SOMEWHAT NULLIFIED FOR A WHILE. THIS IS A...