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Thanks to my opponent for an interesting challenge. 'theism' The belief in god(s) 'a' - Greek meaning without Atheism: Without belief in gods. My opponent commits the fallacy of Begging the Question: attempting to argue that atheists should not define atheism broadly by assuming the truth of the narrow definition which...
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Spiral
Thanks to my opponent for an interesting challenge. ‘theism' The belief in god(s) ‘a' – Greek meaning without Atheism: Without belief in gods. My opponent commits the fallacy of Begging the Question: attempting to argue that atheists should not define atheism broadly by assuming the truth of the ...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-a-belief/1/
6,482
Another theist debate another forfeit, still, thanks to my opponent for conceding his position. I will use this round to expand a bit on the previous points. Atheism's default position is its own stance on the nature of the universe, not that of theistic claims. This is important in understanding why atheism is not a s...
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Spiral
Another theist debate another forfeit, still, thanks to my opponent for conceding his position. I will use this round to expand a bit on the previous points. Atheism's default position is its own stance on the nature of the universe, not that of theistic claims. This is important in understanding why atheism...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-a-belief/1/
6,483
I accept and wish my opponent the best of luck. I'm fairly new as well, but welcome to the site! ===Definitions=== Atheism: D isbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings [1] Religion: A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe [2] ===Sources=== [1] <URL>... ; [2] <URL>... ;
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OneElephant
I accept and wish my opponent the best of luck. I'm fairly new as well, but welcome to the site! ===Definitions=== Atheism: D isbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings [1] Religion: A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the univer...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,517
I thank my opponent for his arguments. If I understand correctly, my opponent's argument is thus- 1. Theism is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 2. Atheism shares similarities to Theism. 3. Therefore Atheism is a religion. I think the problem with this argument is that it's bas...
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OneElephant
I thank my opponent for his arguments. If I understand correctly, my opponent's argument is thus- 1. Theism is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 2. Atheism shares similarities to Theism. 3. Therefore Atheism is a religion. I think the problem with this argument is th...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,518
I thank my opponent for his arguments, though I believe that they are self refuting; 1. Atheism has been defined as disbelief in a god/gods. 2. Theism has been defined as belief in a god/gods. 3. My opponent concedes that theism is not a religion. It's a factor of religions involving dieties or gods. 4. My opponent doe...
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OneElephant
I thank my opponent for his arguments, though I believe that they are self refuting; 1. Atheism has been defined as disbelief in a god/gods. 2. Theism has been defined as belief in a god/gods. 3. My opponent concedes that theism is not a religion. It's a factor of religions involving dieties or gods. 4. My op...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,519
Well, this will be my first debate on this site, and I just felt having a religious debate to kick it off. I would prefer Con to be someone who takes this debate serious (i.e not forfeting the debate). Also, whoever accepts this feel free to give me suggestions and comments on how I am doing, if you so wish. First roun...
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Question_Mark
Well, this will be my first debate on this site, and I just felt having a religious debate to kick it off. I would prefer Con to be someone who takes this debate serious (i.e not forfeting the debate). Also, whoever accepts this feel free to give me suggestions and comments on how I am doing, if you so wish. ...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,520
Thanks for accepting, OneElephant! My argument will simply be positioned as premises and a conclusion logically made based on those premises. Premise 1: The definition of religion, in this debate as reaosnably decidied by both parties, is "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe." Pre...
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Question_Mark
Thanks for accepting, OneElephant! My argument will simply be positioned as premises and a conclusion logically made based on those premises. Premise 1: The definition of religion, in this debate as reaosnably decidied by both parties, is "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the uni...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,521
If I understand correctly, my opponent's argument is thus- 1. Theism is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 2. Atheism shares similarities to Theism. 3. Therefore Atheism is a religion. You are incorrectly assuming my argument is bases that atheism is a religion because it holds ...
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Question_Mark
If I understand correctly, my opponent's argument is thus- 1. Theism is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 2. Atheism shares similarities to Theism. 3. Therefore Atheism is a religion. You are incorrectly assuming my argument is bases that atheism is a religion because...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-a-religion./1/
6,522
From Merriam-Webster: Faith: 1): belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2): belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1): firm belief in something for which there is no proof None of these definitions apply to atheism. Quite the opposite; atheism is the absence of faith. To say "Prove it" when faced with a ...
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Logos
From Merriam-Webster: Faith: 1): belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2): belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1): firm belief in something for which there is no proof None of these definitions apply to atheism. Quite the opposite; atheism is the absence of faith. To say "Prove it...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,544
"If you can prove there is no God, then this argument will bear weight. There is not enough scientific evidence to prove or disprove the existence of a God, so it takes faith to believe either way." I have had this debate many times. The burden is not on atheists to offer proof that there is no such thing as God. Take ...
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Logos
"If you can prove there is no God, then this argument will bear weight. There is not enough scientific evidence to prove or disprove the existence of a God, so it takes faith to believe either way." I have had this debate many times. The burden is not on atheists to offer proof that there is no such thing as...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,545
This debate is getting off-track. The topic is not atheism itself, but whether or not it is based on faith. "You say there is no God? Prove it. You claim it, you have to prove it. Saying you are waiting for evidence for God's existence is more Agnosticism than Atheism. An Atheist, by definition, actively claims there i...
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Logos
This debate is getting off-track. The topic is not atheism itself, but whether or not it is based on faith. "You say there is no God? Prove it. You claim it, you have to prove it. Saying you are waiting for evidence for God's existence is more Agnosticism than Atheism. An Atheist, by definition, actively cla...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,546
"firm belief in something for which there is no proof" If you can prove there is no God, then this argument will bear weight. There is not enough scientific evidence to prove or disprove the existence of a God, so it takes faith to believe either way. You firmly believe there is no God, right? Well, that's faith right ...
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Renzzy
"firm belief in something for which there is no proof" If you can prove there is no God, then this argument will bear weight. There is not enough scientific evidence to prove or disprove the existence of a God, so it takes faith to believe either way. You firmly believe there is no God, right? Well, th...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,547
"The burden is not on atheists to offer proof that there is no such thing as God." Yes it is. It is ludicrous to say you do not have to prove something you openly claim. You claim there is no God. Atheism: the doctrine or belief that there is no God. You say there is no God? Prove it. You claim it, you have to prove it...
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Renzzy
"The burden is not on atheists to offer proof that there is no such thing as God." Yes it is. It is ludicrous to say you do not have to prove something you openly claim. You claim there is no God. Atheism: the doctrine or belief that there is no God. You say there is no God? Prove it. You claim i...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,548
"This debate is getting off-track. The topic is not atheism itself, but whether or not it is based on faith." Actually it's not really. I argued that Atheism is not based on faith. Allow me to some up my argument: The Bible is historically accurate, and this is a proven fact.( <URL>... ) The Bible is also proving its a...
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Renzzy
"This debate is getting off-track. The topic is not atheism itself, but whether or not it is based on faith." Actually it's not really. I argued that Atheism is not based on faith. Allow me to some up my argument: The Bible is historically accurate, and this is a proven fact.( http://www.christiancourier.co...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-based-on-faith/1/
6,549
Thank you, Muted, for accepting this debate. Resolved: Atheism is more probable than Theism. For purposes of this debate, the term "God" will be defined as to include the general attributes of the Judeo-Christian God (i.e.: omnipotence, omniscience, omnibenevolence etc.) That is to say, we are not referring to any spec...
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Microsuck
Thank you, Muted, for accepting this debate. Resolved: Atheism is more probable than Theism. For purposes of this debate, the term "God" will be defined as to include the general attributes of the Judeo-Christian God (i.e.: omnipotence, omniscience, omnibenevolence etc.) That is to say, we are not refer...
Religion
0
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,587
A challenge often presented to Atheists from fundamentalist Christians or various Theists is that atheists have no proof there is no God; therefore it is another faith. Although we do not have the Burden of Proof, we can still put forth different types of reasoning to give a philosophical justification for an Atheologi...
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Microsuck
A challenge often presented to Atheists from fundamentalist Christians or various Theists is that atheists have no proof there is no God; therefore it is another faith. Although we do not have the Burden of Proof, we can still put forth different types of reasoning to give a philosophical justification for an ...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,588
Thank you for accepting this debate and I am looking forward to the rest of the debate. I should point out that this past round was for opening statements only and rebuttals should begin in this round. Moreover, the burden of proof is shared, so in the next reply, please present your arguments in favour of God's existe...
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Microsuck
Thank you for accepting this debate and I am looking forward to the rest of the debate. I should point out that this past round was for opening statements only and rebuttals should begin in this round. Moreover, the burden of proof is shared, so in the next reply, please present your arguments in favour of God's ...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,589
Thank you for your swift response. I have been super busy this weekend with work and school. As such, I may not be able to get all of my arguments in. Therefore, I will focus most on your argument for God's existence. Part I: Response to Opponent's Arguments for God's Existence Rebuttal A: Moral Argument for God's Exis...
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Microsuck
Thank you for your swift response. I have been super busy this weekend with work and school. As such, I may not be able to get all of my arguments in. Therefore, I will focus most on your argument for God's existence. Part I: Response to Opponent's Arguments for God's Existence Rebuttal A: Moral Argument for Go...
Religion
3
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,590
Thank you for this debate. As per the rules, these are my closing statements. I believe that I have casted doubts on the existence of YHWH God. I do not believe that my opponent adaquetly responded to my arguments and did not adaquetly refute my argument against the moral argument for God's existence. I do not have tim...
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Microsuck
Thank you for this debate. As per the rules, these are my closing statements. I believe that I have casted doubts on the existence of YHWH God. I do not believe that my opponent adaquetly responded to my arguments and did not adaquetly refute my argument against the moral argument for God's existence. I do no...
Religion
4
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,591
Firstly I would like to thank Microsuck for beginning this debate. However, all his arguments only work if it is against the Christian God. As we are not arguing for any specific deity, however, I could chose to advocate the human-blood-thirsting Inca god, or aphrodites, or any of them. However, I would not. Instead I ...
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Muted
Firstly I would like to thank Microsuck for beginning this debate. However, all his arguments only work if it is against the Christian God. As we are not arguing for any specific deity, however, I could chose to advocate the human-blood-thirsting Inca god, or aphrodites, or any of them. However, I would not. Inste...
Religion
1
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,592
My apologies, Microsuck, I did not realize I had a BoP or that I was not supposed to refute your arguments in the first round. That being said, I will reply to your arguments first, and then add my arguments. Contention 1 I will not reply to your objection to the free will argument until you phrase it in your own words...
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Muted
My apologies, Microsuck, I did not realize I had a BoP or that I was not supposed to refute your arguments in the first round. That being said, I will reply to your arguments first, and then add my arguments. Contention 1 I will not reply to your objection to the free will argument until you phrase it in ...
Religion
2
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,593
As my opponent has to drop all of his arguments, I too will focus only on my own arguments. In this, I will point out that my opponent has an incomplete reference 4. So I will defend my arguments here. Firstly, I will put to rest the idea of "genetic basis-hence evolved. Hence no God." 1. We have no evidence that it ev...
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Muted
As my opponent has to drop all of his arguments, I too will focus only on my own arguments. In this, I will point out that my opponent has an incomplete reference 4. So I will defend my arguments here. Firstly, I will put to rest the idea of "genetic basis-hence evolved. Hence no God." 1. We have no evide...
Religion
3
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,594
I would like to wish everyone happy thanksgiving and leave it now to the voters.
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Muted
I would like to wish everyone happy thanksgiving and leave it now to the voters.
Religion
4
Atheism-is-more-probable-than-Theism./2/
6,595
If you are a qualifying Theist who wishes to be part of this serious Atheism vs. Theism debate, please except. I wish for this to be a serious debate. If you cannot comply with my rules or commit to this debate, do not accept. Here are some rules: 1. Proper spelling and grammar must be used at all time. 2. All sources,...
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jamccartney
If you are a qualifying Theist who wishes to be part of this serious Atheism vs. Theism debate, please except. I wish for this to be a serious debate. If you cannot comply with my rules or commit to this debate, do not accept. Here are some rules: 1. Proper spelling and grammar must be used at all time. 2. All ...
Religion
0
Atheism-vs.-Theism/1/
6,695
Introduction I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for accepting this debate. As he seems like a highly experienced debater, it seems that this debate is becoming what I wanted it to be. I would also like to thank my opponent for giving a definition for 'God', the topic we will be debating. In this debate, I wi...
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jamccartney
Introduction I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for accepting this debate. As he seems like a highly experienced debater, it seems that this debate is becoming what I wanted it to be. I would also like to thank my opponent for giving a definition for 'God', the topic we will be debating. ...
Religion
1
Atheism-vs.-Theism/1/
6,696
Introduction Again, I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for giving me his arguments towards Theism and the existence of God. He has given me plenty of arguments to refute, so I will start from the beginning. Rebuttals My opponent begins by talking about how God cannot be proven the same way one might prove th...
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jamccartney
Introduction Again, I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for giving me his arguments towards Theism and the existence of God. He has given me plenty of arguments to refute, so I will start from the beginning. Rebuttals My opponent begins by talking about how God can...
Religion
2
Atheism-vs.-Theism/1/
6,697
Introduction With both merriment and aversion, I thank my opponent for giving me his rebuttals to both my arguments and my rebuttals. As this will be my final post for this debate, I will be sure to make my rebuttals long and complex. Rebuttals I would, however, like to talk about what has occurred this debate that cou...
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jamccartney
Introduction With both merriment and aversion, I thank my opponent for giving me his rebuttals to both my arguments and my rebuttals. As this will be my final post for this debate, I will be sure to make my rebuttals long and complex. Rebuttals I would, however, like to talk about wh...
Religion
3
Atheism-vs.-Theism/1/
6,698
Atheism for many is due to skepticism of the claims made by religious. Personally, my atheism is the result of doubting the claims of my peers of Catholicism (I am decedent of Catholics). Atheism is the doubt of one's own intellect. But, everyone should always have doubts about claims with no evidence to back it up. If...
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Ozzyhead
Atheism for many is due to skepticism of the claims made by religious. Personally, my atheism is the result of doubting the claims of my peers of Catholicism (I am decedent of Catholics). Atheism is the doubt of one's own intellect. But, everyone should always have doubts about claims with no evidence to back it u...
Religion
0
Atheism/12/
6,706
Come on man you're breaking my balls here.
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Ozzyhead
Come on man you're breaking my balls here.
Religion
2
Atheism/12/
6,707
Not accepting the existence of god is the natural position. In the absence of evidence, believing anything is absurd. Accepting anything as true without evidence is asinine.
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Ozzyhead
Not accepting the existence of god is the natural position. In the absence of evidence, believing anything is absurd. Accepting anything as true without evidence is asinine.
Religion
4
Atheism/12/
6,708
The atheists win this debate
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Ozzyhead
The atheists win this debate
Religion
6
Atheism/12/
6,709
Sad
0
Ozzyhead
Sad
Religion
8
Atheism/12/
6,710
Opening round for acceptance with or without an argument from my opponent. Rules.......No vulgarity or sexually explicit comments. Using the word "Hell" as anything other than a noun which describes a literal place of fiery torment in this debate will be considered vulgarity. Cursing in this debate will be considered v...
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LifeMeansGodIsGood
Opening round for acceptance with or without an argument from my opponent. Rules.......No vulgarity or sexually explicit comments. Using the word "Hell" as anything other than a noun which describes a literal place of fiery torment in this debate will be considered vulgarity. Cursing in this debate will be consi...
Philosophy
0
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,771
Ok, thank you, sir, for accepting this challenge. To start with, I want to say I'm sure my opponent is wise by all worldly standards. Jesus Himself referred to unbelievers as wiser than the children of light (believers) because unbelievers are adept at survival while those who believe they have eternal life can tend to...
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LifeMeansGodIsGood
Ok, thank you, sir, for accepting this challenge. To start with, I want to say I'm sure my opponent is wise by all worldly standards. Jesus Himself referred to unbelievers as wiser than the children of light (believers) because unbelievers are adept at survival while those who believe they have eternal life can ...
Philosophy
1
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,772
Kudos to my opponent for a fine and civil debate. After my opponents long list of definitions for the word "fool", and the lengthy explanations of intelligent behaviour and inventions of very smart people, and his impressive story of personal heroism simply for the principal of doing the right thing in returning a pers...
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LifeMeansGodIsGood
Kudos to my opponent for a fine and civil debate. After my opponents long list of definitions for the word "fool", and the lengthy explanations of intelligent behaviour and inventions of very smart people, and his impressive story of personal heroism simply for the principal of doing the right thing in returning...
Philosophy
2
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,773
Again, kudos to my opponent for a honorable, reasonable, respectful and civil debate. First, I want to point out that my illustration of a proud, brave, enemy combatant parading around boastfully in front of a well camouflaged Marine is entirely relevant to this debate. My opponent seems to be trying to ignore the illu...
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LifeMeansGodIsGood
Again, kudos to my opponent for a honorable, reasonable, respectful and civil debate. First, I want to point out that my illustration of a proud, brave, enemy combatant parading around boastfully in front of a well camouflaged Marine is entirely relevant to this debate. My opponent seems to be trying to ignor...
Philosophy
3
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,774
One last thank you for outstanding good conduct and respectful disagreement. As the following statements of my opponent are not relevant to this debate but would be the subjects of completely different debates, they will not be addressed except by allusion which may or may not be seen in my arguments: 1)"What about the...
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LifeMeansGodIsGood
One last thank you for outstanding good conduct and respectful disagreement. As the following statements of my opponent are not relevant to this debate but would be the subjects of completely different debates, they will not be addressed except by allusion which may or may not be seen in my arguments: 1)"What a...
Philosophy
4
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,775
I accept your debate and the BOP on this topic eagerly. Best of luck to my opponent.
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Siladheil
I accept your debate and the BOP on this topic eagerly. Best of luck to my opponent.
Philosophy
0
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,776
To begin, I'd like to post the definiton of fool. "noun 1. a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense. 2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble rank for amusement: the court fool. 3. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid: to m...
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Siladheil
To begin, I'd like to post the definiton of fool. "noun 1. a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense. 2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble ...
Philosophy
1
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,777
I believe my opponent failed to read that bible verse in its entirety. I will post it again for clarification. "The fool [a] says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good ." You cannot pick and choose what you'd like from the bible to make it work for what y...
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Siladheil
I believe my opponent failed to read that bible verse in its entirety. I will post it again for clarification. "The fool [a] says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good ." You cannot pick and choose what you'd like from the bible to make ...
Philosophy
2
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,778
Although I have fulfilled my BOP, I will continue this debate thoughout the next round to speed us along to the voting round. You're saying that no matter what we do, we're all vile, evil people? But the only way that we're going to find salvation is if we accept Jesus into our lives and hearts, we can be saved? What a...
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Siladheil
Although I have fulfilled my BOP, I will continue this debate thoughout the next round to speed us along to the voting round. You're saying that no matter what we do, we're all vile, evil people? But the only way that we're going to find salvation is if we accept Jesus into our lives and hearts, we can be saved?...
Philosophy
3
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,779
Athough Pros stories are vivid and detailed, what pro is descibing is not foolishness, rather arrogance and complacency. "ar*ro*gance noun \: an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people" [1] "com*pla*cen*cy : a feeling of being sat...
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Siladheil
Athough Pros stories are vivid and detailed, what pro is descibing is not foolishness, rather arrogance and complacency. "ar·ro·gance noun \: an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people" [1] "com·pla·cen·cy : a feeling o...
Philosophy
4
Atheistic-Military-Men-are-Proud-Brave-Fools-if-not-obedient-cowardlly-fools-and-they-can-be-mean./1/
6,780
The word atheist comes from privative a and theos(God), therefore "godless". God is good. Atheist is "goodless", ergo atheist is evil.
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cho123
The word atheist comes from privative a and theos(God), therefore "godless". God is good. Atheist is "goodless", ergo atheist is evil.
Philosophy
0
Atheists-Are-Evil/1/
6,786
God is equivalent to good. God is the Holy Trinity. Trees are good. Therefore, God is equivalent to good.
0
cho123
God is equivalent to good. God is the Holy Trinity. Trees are good. Therefore, God is equivalent to good.
Philosophy
1
Atheists-Are-Evil/1/
6,787
You're right! If you're not God, then you are not good. Therefore, you are evil. Gays are also evil. If gays are evil, that means you're gay. Therefore everything that is not God is evil and gay. But God is everything, so God is equivalent to everything, except evil and gay, because he is good.
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cho123
You're right! If you're not God, then you are not good. Therefore, you are evil. Gays are also evil. If gays are evil, that means you're gay. Therefore everything that is not God is evil and gay. But God is everything, so God is equivalent to everything, except evil and gay, because he is good.
Philosophy
2
Atheists-Are-Evil/1/
6,788
Atheism: Lack of belief in God. One who believes God does not exist. Religion: Christianity of any denomination (80%+ Americans are Christian). Respect: Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or abilit...
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Dmetal
Atheism: Lack of belief in God. One who believes God does not exist. Religion: Christianity of any denomination (80%+ Americans are Christian). Respect: Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal qualit...
Religion
0
Atheists-should-not-respect-religious-beliefs/1/
6,857
Thanks to my opponent for accepting this debate. My opponent says, "Within Christian theology exists the sub-discipline of Christology, the specific study of the nature of Christ consisting both of the critical examination of what he did, what he said, and philosophical debates as to the nature of his divinity." The si...
0
Dmetal
Thanks to my opponent for accepting this debate. My opponent says, "Within Christian theology exists the sub-discipline of Christology, the specific study of the nature of Christ consisting both of the critical examination of what he did, what he said, and philosophical debates as to the nature of his divini...
Religion
1
Atheists-should-not-respect-religious-beliefs/1/
6,858
Thanks to my opponent for taking this argument and conducting himself in a professional manner. Many Christians, even theologians, have not actually engaged religion critically. Cristology is not critical engagement. That is true there are assumptions in science; however, those assumptions are only made when they must ...
0
Dmetal
Thanks to my opponent for taking this argument and conducting himself in a professional manner. Many Christians, even theologians, have not actually engaged religion critically. Cristology is not critical engagement. That is true there are assumptions in science; however, those assumptions are only made when th...
Religion
2
Atheists-should-not-respect-religious-beliefs/1/
6,859
I will argue against (con) private schools competeing athletically against public schools in district tournaments. Pro will argue for private schools competing against public schools in district tournaments.
0
rugreater
I will argue against (con) private schools competeing athletically against public schools in district tournaments. Pro will argue for private schools competing against public schools in district tournaments.
Sports
0
Athletic-competition-on-the-Highschool-level/1/
6,895
I think public schools should not have to compete against private schools in a state sponsored tournament. Private schools have an unfair advantage because they can recruit students who are more developed in athletic areas by offering them scholarships. Also athletes at public schools must live in a certain district so...
0
rugreater
I think public schools should not have to compete against private schools in a state sponsored tournament. Private schools have an unfair advantage because they can recruit students who are more developed in athletic areas by offering them scholarships. Also athletes at public schools must live in a certain dis...
Sports
1
Athletic-competition-on-the-Highschool-level/1/
6,896
The Falcons are not the best team in the NFL.
0
TheBigCock
The Falcons are not the best team in the NFL.
Sports
0
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,903
They do not play a tough schedule, and still do not rank in the top 5 in any offensive category except passing yards (4th)
0
TheBigCock
They do not play a tough schedule, and still do not rank in the top 5 in any offensive category except passing yards (4th)
Sports
1
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,904
They are in the 2nd worst division in the NFL
0
TheBigCock
They are in the 2nd worst division in the NFL
Sports
2
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,905
But They 11-1
0
TheBiggerCock
But They 11-1
Sports
0
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,906
They may not be that good but it is enough to win them games and remember brotha they were the first team to clinch the spot in the playoffs and they won there division rember they 11-1
0
TheBiggerCock
They may not be that good but it is enough to win them games and remember brotha they were the first team to clinch the spot in the playoffs and they won there division rember they 11-1
Sports
1
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,907
superbowl 47 champs atl falcons...remember im the biggercock
0
TheBiggerCock
superbowl 47 champs atl falcons...remember im the biggercock
Sports
2
Atlanta-Falcons/1/
6,908
Austerity, the practice of attempting to limit government spending in order to reign in debt, is a strategy pursued by many countries in the midst of recession. It is Pro's contention that while these policies may seem wise in the short term, they have a demonstrably poor track record at actually helping an economy to ...
0
voxprojectus
Austerity, the practice of attempting to limit government spending in order to reign in debt, is a strategy pursued by many countries in the midst of recession. It is Pro's contention that while these policies may seem wise in the short term, they have a demonstrably poor track record at actually helping an econom...
Economics
0
Austerity-is-a-poor-way-to-help-an-economy./1/
6,929
My thanks to my opponent for accepting the debate. I would like to open, by drawing out attention to the country of Iceland. In 2008, Iceland's recession, --part of string of countries that ended up in hot water due to their reliance on horrendous banking policies-- was not only the worst Iceland had ever seen, but als...
0
voxprojectus
My thanks to my opponent for accepting the debate. I would like to open, by drawing out attention to the country of Iceland. In 2008, Iceland's recession, --part of string of countries that ended up in hot water due to their reliance on horrendous banking policies-- was not only the worst Iceland had ever se...
Economics
1
Austerity-is-a-poor-way-to-help-an-economy./1/
6,930
First to rebut, I think there are a great many gaps and a lack of correlation in many of your arguments. Let's go through it, shall we? 1. You assert that balancing the budget would result in financial institutions having more savings. Rebuttal: A government indulging in Austerity in order to meet the goal of a balance...
0
voxprojectus
First to rebut, I think there are a great many gaps and a lack of correlation in many of your arguments. Let's go through it, shall we? 1. You assert that balancing the budget would result in financial institutions having more savings. Rebuttal: A government indulging in Austerity in order to meet the ...
Economics
2
Austerity-is-a-poor-way-to-help-an-economy./1/
6,931
You underestimate earnings of the poor. Most of the earnings of the poor have come from their labor, not transfer payments. Absolutely, but the poor rely on a greater number of subsidies to survive. I never meant to suggest that all or even most of lower-income money came from transfer payments, only that these are the...
0
voxprojectus
You underestimate earnings of the poor. Most of the earnings of the poor have come from their labor, not transfer payments. Absolutely, but the poor rely on a greater number of subsidies to survive. I never meant to suggest that all or even most of lower-income money came from transfer payments, only that th...
Economics
3
Austerity-is-a-poor-way-to-help-an-economy./1/
6,932
I'd like for everyone to pay close attention to what my opponent states here: "Energy suppliers need to ensure that they do not contribute to short and long-term environmental problems. Governments need to ensure energy is generated safely to that neither people nor the environment are harmed." I completely agree with ...
0
ScarletGhost4396
I'd like for everyone to pay close attention to what my opponent states here: "Energy suppliers need to ensure that they do not contribute to short and long-term environmental problems. Governments need to ensure energy is generated safely to that neither people nor the environment are harmed." I complete...
Politics
0
Australia-Should-Go-Nuclear/1/
6,933
No one is saying that fossil fuel industries or the safety thereof are any better an alternative to nuclear plants. What I am trying to prove here is that Australia nor any other country should be investing in nuclear power because of the serious danger that these facilities pose if they are to be destroyed by natural ...
0
ScarletGhost4396
No one is saying that fossil fuel industries or the safety thereof are any better an alternative to nuclear plants. What I am trying to prove here is that Australia nor any other country should be investing in nuclear power because of the serious danger that these facilities pose if they are to be destroyed by...
Politics
1
Australia-Should-Go-Nuclear/1/
6,934
Since this is the final round of the debate, this is the place where I will provide my sources. Considering that my opponent has provided no real sources, the evidence point in this debate should obviously go to the CON. Now, we move on to the final rebuttal in this debate: The only thing that my opponent has done in o...
0
ScarletGhost4396
Since this is the final round of the debate, this is the place where I will provide my sources. Considering that my opponent has provided no real sources, the evidence point in this debate should obviously go to the CON. Now, we move on to the final rebuttal in this debate: The only thing that my oppone...
Politics
2
Australia-Should-Go-Nuclear/1/
6,935
Resolved : Austrian economics is superior to Keynesian economics. NOTE: This debate is impossible to accept. If you want to accept it, please message me. Definitions : Austrian Economics : A school of thought that is associated with little government interference in the marketplace, the primacy of property rights and i...
0
DoubtingDave
Resolved : Austrian economics is superior to Keynesian economics. NOTE: This debate is impossible to accept. If you want to accept it, please message me. Definitions : Austrian Economics : A school of thought that is associated with little government interference in the marketplace, the primac...
Economics
0
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,958
Thank you for accepting this debate. I wish you and all our readers a Happy Holiday's. I will be defending the Austrian Economic Theory thought this debate. Introduction Keynesian Economic Theory (KET hereafter or KT) is built on the principle that productive activity is influenced by aggregated demand (total spending ...
0
DoubtingDave
Thank you for accepting this debate. I wish you and all our readers a Happy Holiday’s. I will be defending the Austrian Economic Theory thought this debate. Introduction Keynesian Economic Theory (KET hereafter or KT) is built on the principle that productive activity is influenced by aggregated deman...
Economics
1
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,959
Extend arguments. As per the rules, all 7 points goes to me.
0
DoubtingDave
Extend arguments. As per the rules, all 7 points goes to me.
Economics
2
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,960
My opponent failed to address my opening statements. As such, I request that you extend those arguments. My opponent makes two analogies in the case for Keynesian economics: First by comparing children to the economy and second by comparing businesses to the economy. They are flawed because you don't raise a child the ...
0
DoubtingDave
My opponent failed to address my opening statements. As such, I request that you extend those arguments. My opponent makes two analogies in the case for Keynesian economics: First by comparing children to the economy and second by comparing businesses to the economy. They are flawed because you don't raise a ch...
Economics
3
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,961
Reminder that this round is for closing statements only. Voting Guide My opponent forfeited round 2 thus violating rule 2-2-2. Thus per 2-2-4, all seven points goes to me. Conduct: The following statements certainly warrant a loss of conduct: " This is totally neglected by my very rude and abrupt opponent." "I'm sure a...
0
DoubtingDave
Reminder that this round is for closing statements only. Voting Guide My opponent forfeited round 2 thus violating rule 2-2-2. Thus per 2-2-4, all seven points goes to me. Conduct: The following statements certainly warrant a loss of conduct: " This is totally neglected by my very rude and abrupt oppone...
Economics
4
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,962
Definitely accept.
0
RationalMadman
Definitely accept.
Economics
0
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,963
If you have a child, how would you raise it? 1) Be an Austrian and let them do whatever the heck they went assuming that their bad grades do not matter, never ever stepping in. 2) Be a Keynesian, disciplining them when they do wrong, guiding them to a reasonable extent to make sure they stay within guidelines for succe...
0
RationalMadman
If you have a child, how would you raise it? 1) Be an Austrian and let them do whatever the heck they went assuming that their bad grades do not matter, never ever stepping in. 2) Be a Keynesian, disciplining them when they do wrong, guiding them to a reasonable extent to make sure they stay within guidelines f...
Economics
2
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,964
Well then, Let's go and ask the 95% employed people in Singapore and Honk Kong how many of them earn enough to feed their family sufficiently? How many can have a single holiday per year and still hope to afford decent education for their children. Oh! That's right! Your forgot CHINA! The king of Keynesian! ONLY 4.1000...
0
RationalMadman
Well then, Let's go and ask the 95% employed people in Singapore and Honk Kong how many of them earn enough to feed their family sufficiently? How many can have a single holiday per year and still hope to afford decent education for their children. Oh! That's right! Your forgot CHINA! The king of Keynesian! ONLY ...
Economics
3
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,965
LOL My sources were all relevant to the debate. They were regarding unemployment rates... What a fool. Look I don't care who you vote for but just realise I won the debate.
0
RationalMadman
LOL My sources were all relevant to the debate. They were regarding unemployment rates... What a fool. Look I don't care who you vote for but just realise I won the debate.
Economics
4
Austrian-Economics-vs.-Keynesian-Economics/2/
6,966
Premise of the argument is to address the Labor Lump Fallacy and show that in our current time the rate of automation has out paces the number of jobs created or displaced by automation and further that this makes the modern market system as we know it obsolete and unmanagable. My opponent will argue to the Opposite th...
0
Jevinigh
Premise of the argument is to address the Labor Lump Fallacy and show that in our current time the rate of automation has out paces the number of jobs created or displaced by automation and further that this makes the modern market system as we know it obsolete and unmanagable. My opponent will argue to the Oppos...
Technology
0
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,989
The point was whether or not the market system is still viable in the face of rapidly expanding technology, expanding in both sophistication and becomes considerably cheaper at the same time. A car factory is an excellent example, The bulk of tasks are completed by machine. (Ex. ) Though Humans are still employed to pe...
0
Jevinigh
The point was whether or not the market system is still viable in the face of rapidly expanding technology, expanding in both sophistication and becomes considerably cheaper at the same time. A car factory is an excellent example, The bulk of tasks are completed by machine. (Ex. ) Though Humans are still employe...
Technology
1
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,990
Uhg... My first debate gets hijacked by a troll.
0
Jevinigh
Uhg... My first debate gets hijacked by a troll.
Technology
2
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,991
You've been blocked from accepting another one of my debates. I will restaert the debate shortly so a real one can take place.
0
Jevinigh
You've been blocked from accepting another one of my debates. I will restaert the debate shortly so a real one can take place.
Technology
3
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,992
... Oke...
0
Jevinigh
... Oke...
Technology
4
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,993
I don't really like your rules, so I'm going to say what I want, when I want. Automation makes everything run faster, so things can be built faster. Like the boat Carpathia, many other boats were built by automation.
0
jamonster
I don't really like your rules, so I'm going to say what I want, when I want. Automation makes everything run faster, so things can be built faster. Like the boat Carpathia, many other boats were built by automation.
Technology
0
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,994
Thats just what i said.
0
jamonster
Thats just what i said.
Technology
1
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,995
The carpathia was a good boat made by automation.
0
jamonster
The carpathia was a good boat made by automation.
Technology
2
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,996
But the carpathia...
0
jamonster
But the carpathia...
Technology
3
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,997
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
0
jamonster
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
Technology
4
Automation-has-made-the-existing-market-system-untenable./1/
6,998
Although the cg of avatar was good, the movie contained within it atrocious logic and realism problems. Let me point out some examples: 1. Floating mountains are completely absurd 2. Runoff was coming off the floating mountains even tough there was clearly no ice or snow on top 3. In the final battle, the humans are re...
0
serp777
Although the cg of avatar was good, the movie contained within it atrocious logic and realism problems. Let me point out some examples: 1. Floating mountains are completely absurd 2. Runoff was coming off the floating mountains even tough there was clearly no ice or snow on top 3. In the final battle, ...
Arts
0
Avatar-is-an-amazing-film/1/
7,011
Rebuttle to pro's arguments- Responding to 1- Although box office can be a good indicator of a good movie, it does not necessarily mean the movie is good. For example, Ice age dawn of the dinosaurs received a box office of $887,773,705 but rotten tomatoes gives it a 45%. Also many of the rated best movies of all time h...
0
serp777
Rebuttle to pro's arguments- Responding to 1- Although box office can be a good indicator of a good movie, it does not necessarily mean the movie is good. For example, Ice age dawn of the dinosaurs received a box office of $887,773,705 but rotten tomatoes gives it a 45%. Also many of the rated best mov...
Arts
1
Avatar-is-an-amazing-film/1/
7,012
1. Pro hasn't commented on the fact that the computer generated graphics boost the films rating. I ask the voter to consider whether he/she would go see avatar if it had very poor graphics. I would expect it would ruin the experience of the movie. My point is that you would not go and see the movie for its themes. Fina...
0
serp777
1. Pro hasn't commented on the fact that the computer generated graphics boost the films rating. I ask the voter to consider whether he/she would go see avatar if it had very poor graphics. I would expect it would ruin the experience of the movie. My point is that you would not go and see the movie for its themes....
Arts
3
Avatar-is-an-amazing-film/1/
7,013
First off I would like to thank my opponent for starting this interesting debate. I firmly believe that Aang's love interest should not have been Azula. I do however believe that Zutara should have happened. As the resolution states " Zutara and Azulaang should have happened" I just need to prove that one of them need ...
0
AnimeFanTony
First off I would like to thank my opponent for starting this interesting debate. I firmly believe that Aang's love interest should not have been Azula. I do however believe that Zutara should have happened. As the resolution states " Zutara and Azulaang should have happened" I just need to prove that one of them ...
Entertainment
0
Avatar-the-Last-Airbender-Zutara-and-Azulaang-should-have-happened/1/
7,014
I would like to thank my opponent for what is bound to be an interesting debate. Now I will concede my opponents first contention that Aang should have a love interest. Both Avatars Roku and Kuruk, the only known male Avatars, married. So following precedent Aang of course should have a love interest. Aang however had ...
0
AnimeFanTony
I would like to thank my opponent for what is bound to be an interesting debate. Now I will concede my opponents first contention that Aang should have a love interest. Both Avatars Roku and Kuruk, the only known male Avatars, married. So following precedent Aang of course should have a love interest. Aang h...
Entertainment
1
Avatar-the-Last-Airbender-Zutara-and-Azulaang-should-have-happened/1/
7,015
Two points - #1 Where are you getting your information for the warrants statistic? And where did you get the number that only 2% of farm laborers are illegal? Because the first number seems a bit high and the second number seems a bit low. #2 What proof do you have they don't pay taxes? Or is that just a general statem...
0
Demosthenes
Two points - #1 Where are you getting your information for the warrants statistic? And where did you get the number that only 2% of farm laborers are illegal? Because the first number seems a bit high and the second number seems a bit low. #2 What proof do you have they don't pay taxes? Or is that just...
Politics
0
BORDER-FENCING/1/
7,066
This isn't 1984, this isn't Soviet Russia. Throwing up a fence doesn't work, ask the East Germans. The Berlin Wall worked REAL well. /End sarcasm. The Great Wall was a waste of bricks remember. That was a pretty good size fence too.
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Demosthenes
This isn't 1984, this isn't Soviet Russia. Throwing up a fence doesn't work, ask the East Germans. The Berlin Wall worked REAL well. /End sarcasm. The Great Wall was a waste of bricks remember. That was a pretty good size fence too.
Politics
1
BORDER-FENCING/1/
7,067
Ok, can I point out the obvious bigotry at work here? Apparently this isn't about border security, it seems to be about Mexicans do a bad job. My friend, one bad experience doesn't allow you to pass judgement on all Mexicans regardless of whether they are legal or not. And I'll bet my car not all illegal immigrants are...
0
Demosthenes
Ok, can I point out the obvious bigotry at work here? Apparently this isn't about border security, it seems to be about Mexicans do a bad job. My friend, one bad experience doesn't allow you to pass judgement on all Mexicans regardless of whether they are legal or not. And I'll bet my car not all illeg...
Politics
2
BORDER-FENCING/1/
7,068
watsUpthr has the burden of proof of showing that "Bald is beautiful!" "I think everyone should go bald! All hair does is separate us from each other." 1) No warrants whatsoever 2) No link to the topic whatsoever 3) What he thinks doesn't matter unless he gives an explanation 4) He gives no clarification for what "sepa...
0
Korezaan
watsUpthr has the burden of proof of showing that "Bald is beautiful!" "I think everyone should go bald! All hair does is separate us from each other." 1) No warrants whatsoever 2) No link to the topic whatsoever 3) What he thinks doesn't matter unless he gives an explanation 4) He gives no cl...
Entertainment
0
Bald-is-beautiful/1/
7,128
"OK...here is an explanation about my separation statement." 1) That is no reason why bald is suddenly pretty. 2) We don't need to go bald to do that. 3) I would argue that by HAVING HAIR, we're already birds of a feather. By going bald, we'd instead be birds of no feathers.... basically, non-unique impact from baldnes...
0
Korezaan
"OK…here is an explanation about my separation statement." 1) That is no reason why bald is suddenly pretty. 2) We don't need to go bald to do that. 3) I would argue that by HAVING HAIR, we're already birds of a feather. By going bald, we'd instead be birds of no feathers.... basically, non-unique impa...
Entertainment
1
Bald-is-beautiful/1/
7,129
I think everyone should go bald! All hair does is separate us from each other. If everyone shaved their heads we would save money on shampoos and hair products. We could use that money to help feed the hungry children in other countries.
0
watsUpthr
I think everyone should go bald! All hair does is separate us from each other. If everyone shaved their heads we would save money on shampoos and hair products. We could use that money to help feed the hungry children in other countries.
Entertainment
0
Bald-is-beautiful/1/
7,130
OK...here is an explanation about my separation statement. "Birds of a feather flock together!" In other words it seems that people with similar hair hang out with each other more. The head bangers, emos, preps, rich Barbie girls, religious people who do not cut their hair at all, and hippies just to name a few seem to...
0
watsUpthr
OK…here is an explanation about my separation statement. "Birds of a feather flock together!" In other words it seems that people with similar hair hang out with each other more. The head bangers, emos, preps, rich Barbie girls, religious people who do not cut their hair at all, and hippies just to name a few seem...
Entertainment
1
Bald-is-beautiful/1/
7,131
This will be my very first debate :). I accept and good luck
0
Philosophybro
This will be my very first debate :). I accept and good luck
People
0
Ban-Civilians-Ownership-of-Firearms/1/
7,143
A forfeit........
0
Philosophybro
A forfeit........
People
2
Ban-Civilians-Ownership-of-Firearms/1/
7,144
No guns doesn't mean there can be no self defense. We can take less lethal options. I think your argument is begging the question. Youre assuming less guns will make more crime and that guns keep people safe. Assume the position to argue for the position isn't a sound tactic mate. You said "Another thing that the owner...
0
Philosophybro
No guns doesn't mean there can be no self defense. We can take less lethal options. I think your argument is begging the question. Youre assuming less guns will make more crime and that guns keep people safe. Assume the position to argue for the position isn't a sound tactic mate. You said "Another thing ...
People
3
Ban-Civilians-Ownership-of-Firearms/1/
7,145
*sigh*
0
Philosophybro
*sigh*
People
5
Ban-Civilians-Ownership-of-Firearms/1/
7,146
If no one had a gun we wouldn't need them.
0
RationalMadman
If no one had a gun we wouldn't need them.
Miscellaneous
0
Ban-Guns-Permanently/1/
7,147
we should ban all weaponry, starting with the hardest to defend oneself against: guns. We must truly evolve from merciless blood-thirsty tribal chimps.
0
RationalMadman
we should ban all weaponry, starting with the hardest to defend oneself against: guns. We must truly evolve from merciless blood-thirsty tribal chimps.
Miscellaneous
1
Ban-Guns-Permanently/1/
7,148