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Photoshop Contest

2012-09-06T12:33:58-08:00

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Welcome to the Photoshop Novelty Debate!

Concept:

I will be providing my opponent with an image and a theme. It will be his burden to manipulate the image using photoshop (or similar photo manipulation software) within the context of the theme. After he has finished rendering the image, he will post it as a rebuttal. In his rebuttal, he will also post an image and a theme for me. This cycle will continue until the 5th and final round.

Rules:

The image must be a .jpg, .png or .bmp file extension. (No gifs, PDFs or other odd image types).
The image resolution must be at least 500 x 300. (Pre and Post rendered).
The images may not portray hateful ideology, pornography or real human suffering. (This includes all images from "faces of death", "Anti-gay", "Anti-Religion" and "Anti-cultural/racial" sources).
Absolutely

The Eastern Orthodox Church is the Church founded by Jesus Christ in 33 AD

2012-10-05T11:27:59-08:00

(Post Voting Period) My goal with this debate is to conclusively prove that what we now call the Eastern Orthodox Church is the same Church founded by Christ. The same "one, holy, catholic and apostolic" Church referenced in the Nicene Creed. I suspect that prior to the debate, the position I am staking out will be accepted by an extreme minority here, and I know it is quite taboo these days for any Christian to claim their Church is the true one (infact, truth of any kind is pretty quaint these days, isn't it?). But I am hopeful that both my fellow debater and our audience can set aside their biases and hear the arguments out in as objective a manner as possible. This is after all how I came to the Orthodox Church - I was not raised in it (I was raised agnostic), and did not even know much of anything about it until my late 20s. Let the first round be for acceptance and also for clarification on any definitions as deemed necessary by the con side. I would also like to point

Hoteliers should have the right to refuse the custom of undesirable guests

2012-10-23T10:28:45-08:00

(Post Voting Period) If a couple of stinking, flea-bitten tramps find a big wad of cash under a bush and decide to check-in to the Hotel de Posh for the night, it is likely that the hotel staff would turn them away. Why? Well, because the sight of two vagabonds scoffing big plates of grub in the hotel's opulent restaurant or supping copious amounts of booze in the cocktail lounge is likely to deter other guests from spending money in those facilities, and their presence might also damage the hotel's reputation. So, if the hotel would be justified in turning away tramps, what about a couple of shaven-headed, heavily-tattooed yobs? I'm sure they would be about as welcome as a ginger son-in-law and, as such, the hotel would be justified in ejecting them from the premises. But what if those yobs happened to be gay? Should a hotel be allowed to turn them away then? The answer would seem to be "no", at least if the hotel is located in the UK where, yesterday, two gay men who had

Islam Is a Religion of Peace: part II

2012-07-06T13:46:55-08:00

(Post Voting Period) My opponent was unfortunately a few minutes late in posting his argument, so we have decided to make a part II. Try to be more careful in this debate about how much time you have left. The full resolution, definitions, rules, and debate structure are the same. Here is the previous debate: http://www.debate.org/debates/Islam-Is-a-Religion-of-Peace/3/ Enjoy.

Resolved: Biblical Creation Should Be Taught Alongside Evolution in Public High School Biology

2012-06-20T07:14:53-08:00

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The debate is simple: Should public schools be teaching Biblical creation in science classrooms, particularly Biology, alongside the teaching of Evolution. If GenesisCreation has any issues with this, he can message me and I will edit the debate.

Humanist Manifesto III, Article 3 - "Ethical Values"

2012-09-05T11:37:54-08:00

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Topic:

Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.
Humanists ground values in human welfare shaped by human circumstances, interests, and concerns and extended to the global ecosystem and beyond. We are committed to treating each person as having inherent worth and dignity, and to making informed choices in a context of freedom consonant with responsibility. [Humanist Manifesto, Humanism and Its Aspirations, 2003]

Problem:

One of the major objections to Christian moral conduct is the age-old question:

"If God is all-powerful, why does he let bad things happen to good people?"

I would like to challenge a secular humanist to debate this top

lesbian/gay love should be accepted in today's society

2012-03-02T09:24:03-08:00

(Post Voting Period) I'm starting this debate because I strongly agree that gay/lesbian love should be accepted among society. There isn't anything wrong, in my opinion, with not being in a so called "straight" relationship. 1) Being gay or lesbian (therefore being attracted to your own gender) is perfectly normal and should be treated with the same respect as a relationship with opposite the opposite sex. It is a very natural, normal circumstance and it doesn't matter who we are, we should all have our fair chance at love. Not being mentally or physically attracted to the opposite sex doesn't mean we are weird or different...it means we are unique and special in our own little way. If being with our own gender makes us happy then SO BE IT, because we only live once. We are all people and everyone should be treated equally. Thus, being in love, marrying, or even just liking someone, of the same gender as yourself is not a horrible deed and should be seen as a welcomed attribut

It is logical to believe in the Judeo-Christian God

2012-08-13T10:01:36-08:00

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I will be arguing that it is illogical to believe in the Judeo-Christian God.

Judeo-Christian God will be defined as the perfect, omnipotent, omnibenovolent, and omniscient God described in the Old and New Testaments.

The BoP is on Pro to show why it is logical to hold such a belief.

Pro shall post his or her opening arguments in the first round, and will not post any arguments in the last round.

Drops count as concessions.

Good luck!

star wars vs star trek

2012-07-03T04:51:11-08:00

(Post Voting Period) im doing this debate because i like star wars and i'd love to see someone prove that star trek is better then starwars

Embryonic Dust Cloud Theory

2012-03-05T15:59:46-08:00

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The Embryonic Dust Cloud theory attempts to explain how a planetary system is formed. It is defined as a cloud of Gas and Dust, which orbits a parent star. Within the cloud of Gas and Dust, planets form (from the dust itself).
This is thought to occur through gravitational forces. (Dust particles collide to form rocks, rocks collide to form planetoids and this build-up continues over a large period of time until a planet is formed through a slow, progressive, evolutionary progression.)

Roles: I will argue against the establishment of this theory. My opponent will defend this theory. Since we are debating a theory, let us admit that ultimate proof is lacking, therefore the burden of proof is irrelevant.

Rules: The opponent may include broader definitions of the dust cloud theory but must provide a source that speaks directly abo

Coke Cola is better then pepsi

2012-03-30T14:38:55-08:00

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Coca Cola is a much tastier drink as aposed to Pepsi .
reason for that is coca cola is a larger company and they have been makeing pop's since 1886 and has the more coca cola products sold each year rather then pepsi over all coca cola has more over all experiance in makeing there pop!

Creation (Pro) vs Evolution (Con)

2012-03-29T20:40:36-08:00

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Topic : This is a direct challenge debate on the topic of creation vs. evolution.

Understanding the debate :
Each participant will assert their theory.
Each participant is responsible for the refutation of his opponent's theory.
The debate is not judged by who has proved his theory, but rather who had better refuted the opponent's theory.
The debate is set up this way because neither creation or evolution stands as a scientific fact. We are debating theory. If either side had the burden of proof, the opponent could win simply by invoking the absolute truth:"It's a theory, not a fact. Hence any argument is void for absolution."

Creationism will be defined as:
The sovereign will of God creating all things. The general outline will be the Genesis account. Mechanisms of higher complexity will be argued. Creationism recognizes
"micro-evolution", which is a va

Each of the Ten Commandments is either unnecessary or incomplete.

2012-03-03T11:04:56-08:00

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THE PROPOSITION

The full proposition that I will be defending is as follows: "Each of the Ten Commandments (as listed in the King James' Version of the Bible) is either unnecessary or incomplete for morally governing the lives of everyone." If my opponent can convince the audience that just one of the Ten Commandments is complete and necessary for every moral person to follow throughout each of their lives, he/she wins.

DEFINITIONS

Unnecessary: not needed.
Incomplete: lacking something necessary or important.
Morally: for the betterment or sustainment of well-being.
Everyone: every person who exists.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the

Magic: The Gathering Card Face-off: Political Figures

2012-09-07T12:30:48-08:00

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Synopsis

This is contest to see which contestant exhibits the greatest talent at creating Magic: The Gathering playing cards under predetermined constraints. [http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/Default.aspx]

Each player will use the Magic Set Editor open source software to create images of their card. Only 1 card will be submitted per round. [http://magicseteditor.sourceforge.net/]

Constraints

MSE Style: Modern
This refers to the style of card in Magic Set Editor. In other words, no flip, split, planeswalkers, tokens, etc.

Card Type: Creature
No sorceries, instants, or lands.

Subject: Political Figures
Al

Every cock is master of his own dunghill.

2012-08-08T12:57:47-08:00

(Post Voting Period) This debates resolution is from the latin, 'Gallus in suo sterquilinio plurimum potest.' First round acceptance. Con argues all or some cocks are not master over the dunghill.

Seat belt laws should not be enforced to anyone over 18.

2012-04-26T15:35:45-08:00

(Post Voting Period) Hello, today i will debate as for why i think that seat belt laws (Laws that state that you must wear a seat belt while driving a car) should not be enforced for adults over age 18. This will be a fairly short debate, as the first round will be for acceptance only.

Civil Unions are the Current "Separate But Equal"

2012-03-13T05:13:06-08:00

(Post Voting Period) Civil unions is a recognition of same-sex couples state created rights and obligations to civil marriages. Some benefits Illinois civil unions offer are: Emergency medical decision-making power Hospital visitation rights Equal tax treatment for couples and families at the state and local level Health insurance coverage for same-sex partners and the other partner's children Automatic inheritance without a will and equal estate tax treatment Right to take Family Emergency and Medical Leave Spousal Testimonial Privilege Equal access to domestic relations laws and procedure, including divorce, division of property, and visitation of children State spousal benefits including workers' compensation and spousal pension coverage Equal access to civil actions dependent on spousal status, including wrongful death, emotional distress, and loss of consortium Right to share a nursing home Right to control disposition of a partner's remains Civil unions are

Should marijuana be legalized in NY and the cross the East Coast?

2012-03-07T07:22:36-08:00

(Post Voting Period) Marijuana has been medically prescribed to cancer patients in California, however the federal government constantly raids and confiscates marijuana distributors. In NY the prohibition stands, if CA is the pioneer state than shouldn't NY follow suit. NY State legislature prohibits the use of marijuana both socially as well as medically. Furthermore, certain rules and policies have been implemented to support federal statutory restrictions in having marijuana rejected as a medicinal substance. Personally I feel marijuana destroys brain cells and creates brain dead zombies. I am against legalizing marijuana in medical as well as personal use, I feel that there is no significant release from pain to have marijuana as an alternative to prescription pain killers.

Prostitution should be legal in all countries!

2012-02-22T17:15:40-08:00

(Post Voting Period) I accept this debate and await CON's opening arguments. As PRO, I will argue that this resolution is a good idea. To you, CON.

We should not teach the controversy

2012-05-05T22:26:45-08:00

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Resolved: The school systems should not teach creationism along side of evolution. It is my opinion that evolution should be taught.

First round is acceptance.

Definitions

Please no semantics. These are the definitions that I will be talking about in the debate:

Creationism: The literal story of creation as found in Gen. 1 [1]
Evolution: Two t