Instigator / Pro
27
1485
rating
91
debates
46.15%
won
Topic
#1092

Does God Exist?

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
12
30
Better sources
10
20
Better legibility
5
10
Better conduct
0
10

After 10 votes and with 43 points ahead, the winner is...

semperfortis
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
4
Time for argument
Two weeks
Max argument characters
15,000
Voting period
One month
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
70
1684
rating
15
debates
100.0%
won
Description

I want to thank semperfortis for accepting this debate.

RESOLUTION

Resolved: It is probable that God exists.

Rounds:

1. Opening
2. Clash
3. Clash
4. Closing arguments/clash

For the purposes of this debate, the term "God" will be defined broadly as to include the general 4'Os (omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent being) who is the source of creation.) That is to say, I am not referring to any specific deity. Hence religious texts and religious doctrines are irrelevant to the debate. .

The time limit between replies is 72 hours. If special circumstances arise, one side may ask the other to wait out his or her remaining time. If one side explicitly concedes or violates any of these terms, then all seven points will be awarded to the other. By accepting this challenge, you agree to these terms.

The burden of proof is shared. It is incumbent on me to show that God's existence is probable, and it is incumbent on my opponent to show that God's existence is not probable. It is thus not enough to simply refute my arguments. My opponent must also erect his own case against the probability of God's existence.

Criterion Pro Tie Con Points
Better arguments ✗ ✔ ✗ 3 points
Better sources ✗ ✔ ✗ 2 points
Better spelling and grammar ✗ ✔ ✗ 1 point
Better conduct ✗ ✗ ✔ 1 point
Reason: PRO forfeits three of four rounds

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@Melcharaz

Essence I suppose.

what proof is there to suggest an omnibenevolent being? even the God of the bible is cited as Hating the wicked. psalm 5:5 and david, a man after God's own heart quoted psalm 139:19-22

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@David

Just had the same problem -- didn't even realise it didn't include my diagram :(

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@semperfortis

I really need to do a better job at editing once I copy and paste from my word doc. Ugh.