Instigator / Pro
23
1485
rating
91
debates
46.15%
won
Topic
#2400

Atheism v. Theism

Status
Finished

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

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
0
30
Better sources
12
20
Better legibility
8
10
Better conduct
3
10

After 10 votes and with 47 points ahead, the winner is...

Safalcon7
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
4
Time for argument
Two weeks
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
Two months
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
70
1569
rating
12
debates
66.67%
won
Description

The classic "Does God Exist" debate

I will be arguing for atheism in this debate.

Rounds:

1. Opening arguments only
2. Rebuttals only
3. Defense
4. Closing argument

For the purposes of this debate, the term "God" will be defined broadly as to include the general attributes (ie: omnipotence, omniscience) commonly associated with Judeo-Christian monotheism. That is to say, I am not referring to any specific deity. Hence doctrines such as the incarnation and Trinity are irrelevant to this debate. "Probable" will be defined as being more likely than not.

The time limit between replies is 2-weeks. 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.

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@Safalcon7

For future reference, you are allowed to add your list of reference sources here in comments, but only during the debate, such as

Sources for R1:

[1] abc
[2] lmn
[3] xyz

*crisis in space

I sincerely apologize for not being able to fit in the references inside the Round but there was a serious crisis.

If my opponent wishes to, I can wire the sources in his inbox or even in the comment section, np.

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@CalebEr

Ikr, it's really dissapointing

Forfeit? Really?

Ah man, RIP David. This was a good one

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@David

Your second contention is fairly convincing, but the problem of evil isn't particularly convincing of an argument. I suppose your specific definition of god kind of helps it out, but usually we could simply conclude the god not caring of humans, irrespective of it's kindness or lack thereof.

The ultimate debate.
Is there a God?

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@Sum1hugme

I've created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Marshall no more
They want Shady, I'm chopped liver
Well if you want Shady, then this is what I'll give ya
A little bit of weed mixed with some hard liquor

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@MisterChris

oh thats weird im listening to em rn

Guess who's back, back again
Shady's back, tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back?
Guess who's back, guess who's back?
Guess who's back, guess who's back?
Guess who's back?

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@SirAnonymous

Atheism

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@David

Which side are you debating for? I can't tell from the description.