The Bible states women should be less important in society than men

2013-06-18T13:10:55-08:00

(Debating Period) PLEASE NOTE: I have made this debate impossible to accept. If you find a way to accept this debate, you forfeit all 7 points. If you wish to debate this topic, please inquire in the comments if you meet the criteria, listed below.

Criteria

1. You must have in-depth knowledge of the Bible.

2. You must have completed AT LEAST three serious* debates.

3. You must have won AT LEAST ONE of these debates.

If you do not reach this criteria, I am afraid I cannot let you accept this debate. If you do, please express your interest in the comments.

*Casual, satirical or humourous debates will be assessed to see if they classify as "serious debates".

Definitions

BIBLE - Both the Old and New Testaments. When quoting, please use either the NIV or KJB.

MEN/WOMEN - Referring to adults, NOT children.

LESS IMPORTANT - Occupy a smaller role in society.

SOCIETY - Modern day society.

David Tenant was the best Doctor

2013-06-19T06:51:17-08:00

(Debating Period) PLEASE NOTE: I have made this debate impossible to accept. If you have any queries or requests prior to accepting, LEAVE A COMMENT. If you are content with the rules as they stand and wish to debate this topic, PM ME if you meet the criteria, listed below. Criteria 1. You must be knowledgeable about Doctor Who. 2. You must have completed AT LEAST THREE serious* debates. 3. You must have won AT LEAST ONE of these debates. *Casual, satirical or humourous debates will be assessed to see if they count as "serious" debates. Definitions

DAVID TENANT - Tenant's portrayal of the Tenth Doctor, 2006-'09, NOT the character of the Doctor himself.

BEST - In terms of acting ability.

DOCTOR - All eleven Doctors, EXCLUDING John Hurt's portrayal in the Series 7 finale.

DOCTOR WHO - Both the classic series, running from 1963-'89, and the revived series, running from 2005-present.

Rules

For

Generally, Sex Before Marriage is Not Morally Sound

2013-06-18T11:18:52-08:00
(Debating Period)
I have made this debate nearly impossible to accept.

Anyone that would like to accept it, please post in the comments section and I will decide whether or not I want to debate you.

Anyone that finds a way to accept this debate without my permission will automatically forfeit all rounds and all 7 points will go to me.

Definitions

Sex - Sexual Intercourse

Marriage - the institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage

Moral - of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior

Sound - free from error, fallacy, or misapprehension

The Biblical God and the God of the Qu'ran are not the same!

2013-06-18T06:47:06-08:00
(Debating Period)
I would like to thank Fruitytree for deciding to debate this topic with me. We will be debating whether or not the God of the Bible is the same God of the Qu'ran. Anyone who accepts this without permission will automatically forfeit the debate.

Since this is the first round, it should only be used for acceptance. I think I will establish some rules, definitions, and round structure. If Fruitytree has any issues on rules, definitions, and structure, I have set, then she may post in the comment section to determine the changes and then Fruitytree may add those changes in her first round or I will change my structure here.

The Biblical God and the

Science proves that god does not exist.

2013-06-19T00:16:30-08:00
(Debating Period)
Ave.

Topic: Science proves that god does not exist.
Position: Pro/For
Category: Science
Rounds: 4
Voting Period: 2 Weeks
Time to Argue: 48 hours
Argument Max: 8,000 Characters
Vote Comments: Yes

Resolved: Scientific evidence strongly supports the Theory of Evolution by common descent over the "theory" of Creationism.

Definitions:

No semantics please. These are the definitions that will be used throughout this debate.

Theory - A well supported, conceptual framework that encompasses a large body of scientific facts, inferences, data, and observations and explains them in a coherent way (Fairbans, 2012)

Evolution - Genetic changes over many generations ultimately result in the emergence of new and different species from a single ancestral species”. (Fairbanks, 2012)

Scientific evidence - "Scientific theories are validated by empirical testing against physical ob

The Bible cannot be "God's Word" due to this:

2013-06-18T00:23:14-08:00
(Debating Period) Note: This is my second attempt to have this debate. The person who accepted the debate before had no intentions of debating the issue at all. Please do not bother to accept if you do not understand the premise and agree to debate based on this premise: This debate is not about the existence of a higher being or what religion is true. It is only a debate on whether or not the Bible is the word of God. I contend that it is not so I am pro for it "not being the word of God" and I am going to focus on one subject about it. I would like to say that the Bible has so many problems in it and the God that is represented in it is so evil, you would really not want him as your next door neighbor, much less the object of your eternal affection but will focus on one issue. 1. The Old Testament (OT) God gave laws to mankind that were a code of morality but he himself broke them as in murdering scores of innocent people and punishing children for the sins of their

Is there a god?

2013-06-17T12:51:03-08:00
(Debating Period) First of all, and most important of all, this debate will remain calm, and this will be an open discussion about if there is indeed a God watching us in the clouds. My opponent has to proof there is indeed a god, and I have to prove that there isn't, there is no factual evidence of a God, neither is there actually evidence that there isn't, so you can not give any points to usage of factual evidence, but you can only base yourself on assumptions and opinions. So, points go to credibility. Game on.

Is Roman Catholicism biblical?

2013-06-18T00:27:34-08:00
(Debating Period)
I am Con, meaning that I say no to the question. The Pro will be arguing that Roman Catholicism is biblical.

Rules:

1. First round is for acceptance. If you provide an argument on the first round, then you may lose points.
2. Be respectful. No profanity or trolling.
3. You must be a Catholic. I am not looking for people wanting to play the devil's advocate.
4. I have made this debate impossible to accept. If you find a way to accept this debate, then you forfeit all seven points. If you are interested, then let me know by adding a comment.

If This House had a time machine it would kill Emily Bronte

2013-06-19T02:09:57-08:00
(Debating Period)
Full resolution: If This House had a time machine it would go back in time and kill Emily Bronte before she wrote Wuthering Heights

Format of the debate:
Round One is for acceptance only, or querying of definitions.
Round Two is for opening substantives and rebuttal.
Round Three is for closing substantives and rebuttal.
Round Four is for rebuttal and summing up with no new substantives.

Ground rules:
This is a semi-troll debate
No semantics about the fact I haven't put the diaeresis on Bronte's name
NO FORFEITING. Only take this debate if you're committed
48 hour response time with 1 month vot

A Resource Based Economy is better than Free Markets

2013-06-18T08:30:19-08:00
(Debating Period)
Hello I am new and this will be my first debate here.
Statement: A Resource Based Economy is a better system than Free Markets in the long run.
PRO will agrue why a Resource Based Economy is better in the long run.
CON will argue why a Free Market Economy is better in the long run.

Definition:
Resource Based Economy is an economic system where currency/money is no longer used and the entire earth and its resources become a common heritage of all humans.
All human beings have equal access to all resources and necessities of life.

Round 1-Acceptance

Goodluck!

The story of Noah's Ark is factual.

2013-06-19T07:25:49-08:00
(Debating Period)
Round 1 is acceptance.
Rules:
Use sources.
Wikipedia is not, I repeat, not a source.
Use spell-check
Try to use good grammar
Stay civil
No insults
No *shudder*emoticons

Homeschooling is better than Public or Private School

2013-06-18T17:41:42-08:00
(Debating Period) First Round will be acceptance. Rules: Stay Civil Use Sources and/or logic to back up your claims. Wikipedia is not a source. Experience can be used as support for a contention, but it should not be your main piece of support.

the catholic church has never contradicted itself, from an official capacity

2013-06-18T19:43:14-08:00
(Debating Period) in this debate, i am not counting the issues of limbo, or "no salvation outside the catholic church". you would think if the catholic church were not true, that it would have contradicted itself at some point in two thousand years. the only things that count are statements that are authoritative, things that could be considerted "infallible". the pope, intentionally, teaches, the church, on faith and morals. that is the criteria. it includes many councils and other statements by popes. note: -this does not include moral corruption, only official teaching. that means you can't use bad priest, even peodofile priests. it means you can't use the inquisistion where millions were killed by catholics. can't use the sins of past popes. it has to be actual teachings of the church, as said, councils and statements by popes. etc. impeccable v infallble, there's a difference. -since we are comparing official statements, id rather not use the bible either. it's

There is no such thing as justice in any society

2013-06-16T21:58:11-08:00
(Debating Period) There is no such thing is justice in any society

Oneness of God vs. Trinity of God

2013-06-19T00:43:43-08:00
(Debating Period) To participate in this debate, the Holy Bible (KJV) will be used as the infallible Word of God. For debate purposes- Trinity- God is divided into three separate, co-equal, and co-eternal entities or beings commonly refereed to as the father, son, and Holy Ghost. Oneness- God is One eternal, omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient being whose name is Jesus Christ. I am going to go ahead and dive in with my opening statements. There is no such thing as the Trinity. The "Holy Trinity" is NOT biblical and was NEVER taught ANYWHERE in the Bible. It is a false doctrine that should not be taught to any person that calls themselves a Christian. The bible, from cover to cover, always spoke of God as ONE being, never as three separate entities that modern day Christians believe in.

Mitt Romney would have made a better president than Obama

2013-06-18T21:43:31-08:00
(Debating Period) I would like to argue that former president elect Mitt Romney would have made a better president than current president Barrack Obama. There will be four rounds, the first for acceptance, the second for opening arguments, the third for rebuttals and the fourth for concluding arguments. The burden of proof is shared, this is my second debate so my skills may not be to sharp, good luck to whomever my opponent may be!

Debate.org: Debates in the Debating Period

The Bible states women should be less important in society than men

David Tenant was the best Doctor

Generally, Sex Before Marriage is Not Morally Sound

The Biblical God and the God of the Qu'ran are not the same!

Science proves that god does not exist.

The Bible cannot be "God's Word" due to this:

Is there a god?

Is Roman Catholicism biblical?

If This House had a time machine it would kill Emily Bronte

A Resource Based Economy is better than Free Markets

The story of Noah's Ark is factual.

Homeschooling is better than Public or Private School

the catholic church has never contradicted itself, from an official capacity

There is no such thing as justice in any society

Oneness of God vs. Trinity of God

Mitt Romney would have made a better president than Obama