Instigator / Pro
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1557
rating
35
debates
52.86%
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Topic
#2998

There are good arguments against religion being taught in schools

Status
Finished

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

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
18
0
Better sources
12
0
Better legibility
5
1
Better conduct
6
0

After 6 votes and with 40 points ahead, the winner is...

Nevets
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
5
Time for argument
One day
Max argument characters
30,000
Voting period
Six months
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
1
1486
rating
1
debates
0.0%
won
Description

I need to defend the statement in the title.
My opponent must establish beyond reasonable doubt that the title is untrue. The same burden of proof applies to my defence.
What constitutes beyond reasonable doubt of course comes down to the discretion of the voter.

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@Nevets

I'm cool with that

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@The_Meliorist

I am not disclosing what the arguments might be in the comment section

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@Nevets

So how are these arguments against religion?

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@The_Meliorist

Well I was certainly taught the basics about God and Jesus, aswell as the main biblical stories including creation. The exodus et cetera. And I seem to remember sitting in assembly saying prayers and singing hymns.

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@Nevets

What arguments do you believe are being taught?

In general I support teaching all religions in RE/RS type subjects. However, scientology, Satanism and Jehovah's Wintess as well as others may not be worth teaching to general school populations so I'd end up in a tough spot on this debate.

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@gugigor

tbh gugigor I have mentioned that the same burden of proof applies to me also in my defence

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@Nevets

you can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that no good arguments exist for anything.

Unless Con proves that Religious schools are so important that they must continue existing...