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Universal Common descent is a scientific explanation for the genetic origins of living organisms
Universal Common descent is a scientific explanation for the genetic origins of living organisms.
Definitions
Universal Common descent - Universal common descent is a general descriptive theory concerning the genetic origins of living organisms (though not the ultimate origin of life). The theory specifically postulates that all of the earth's known biota are genealogically related, much in the same way that sibl...
Hitler was influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution
BOP is shared.
Darwin's theory of evolution - as detailed in The Origin of Species.
Round 1 is for acceptance.
Round 4 is for rebuttals only.
Atheism is a Religion
medic0506 has said recently a few times that "atheism is a religion". Now this has being said by medic in forums with some arguments/claims to go with it. I have not being impressed. But such is the nature of forum threads is that they usually have a lower standard of rigor than debates, as among other things debates tend to keep the subject in focus and is harder to derail and more time can be spent on the arguments and counter arguments. As such I would like medic to enlighten us all as...
The collective bargaining rights of teachers should be removed
I would like to thank my opponent for participating in this tournament. As part of the debate format, in each round one is either affirming one's own case or making a rebuttal. Never both in the same round. This is to save character space. The final round is a conclusion, in which no arguments or rebuttals are made. Each side just makes a case why he felt his arguments were better. If my opponent accepts these conditions then we shall proceed. Definition Collective bargaining – workers do n...
The film "Expelled" makes significant errors and misrepresenations.
First round for definitions and acceptace.
Resolved: The film "Expelled" makes significant errors and misrepresenations.
Defintions...
The Christian Bible contains contradictions.
Many claim that the Christian Bible contains many contradictions. As con, I will attempt to show that these contradictions can be clarified, within the Bible. Pro will give examples, of alleged contradictions, and attempt to refute my clarification. To avoid confusion, specific verses should be listed, along with an explanation of why there is a contradiction. Burden of proof will be shared. For the purpose of this debate, a contradiction is any statement made, in the Bible, that is incon...
The Kalam Cosmological Argument (3)
4 Rounds 8,000 Character limit 72 Hours to respond 3 Month voting period NO VIDEO LINKS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BURDEN OF PROOF Both sides of this debate have a burden to carry I as the CON will argue that the kalam cosmological argument should be rejected. My opponent as the PRO will argue that the kalam cosmological argument should be accepted. -------------------------------------------------...