Instigator / Pro

1309

rating

272

debates

40.63%

won

Topic

#5240

Ra is the true God

Status

Finished

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

Winner & statistics

Better arguments

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Better legibility

Better conduct

After 1 vote and with 3 points ahead, the winner is...

Benjamin

Parameters

Publication date: 02.08.2024 10:14PM
Last updated date: 02.23.2024 02:54PM
Type: Rated
Number of rounds: 3
Time for argument: Two days
Max argument characters: 1,000
Voting period: Two weeks
Point system: Multiple criterions
Voting system: Open
Minimal rating: None

Contender / Con

Benjamin

1774

rating

debates

77.37%

won

Description

Ra is the great God.

Round 1

Best.Korea

02.09.2024 02:27PM

Pro

Great beast of the sky

I beg of thee, Hear my cry

Transform yourself from the orb of light

And bring me victory in this fight

Envelop the deserts with your glow

And cast your rage upon my foe

Awaken your powers from deep within

So that together we may win

I ask thee, grace our humble game

But first I shall call out thy name

All powerful Sun God Ra!

Benjamin

02.09.2024 02:47PM

Con

Argument: Ra is Not the True God

Definition: A true god is defined as a deity possessing supreme authority, omnipotence, omniscience, and moral perfection, with substantiated existence.

Evidence:

Historical Context: Ra is a figure from Egyptian mythology, a polytheistic belief system lacking historical evidence.
Contradictions in Attributes: Ra, like other Egyptian gods, exhibits human-like flaws and engages in morally questionable behavior.
Lack of Universal Recognition: Ra was worshipped in limited regions and not universally acknowledged, questioning his authenticity on a global scale.
Religious Evolution: Egyptian mythology, including worship of Ra, declined as societies evolved, highlighting the transient and culturally contingent nature of such beliefs.
Scientific Understanding: Scientific advancements have provided alternative explanations for phenomena once attributed to divine intervention, diminishing reliance on supernatural explanations, including Ra.

Conclusion: Ra fails to meet the criteria of a true god. Belief in Ra as the true god lacks reliable evidence and logical reasoning.

Round 2

Best.Korea

02.09.2024 02:48PM

Pro

Can you prove that Ra doesnt exist?

Benjamin

02.09.2024 02:51PM

Con

I have proved Ra to be a mythological figure with no evidence of actual existence. Maybe he does exist, but PRO has not fullfilled his BoP to prove that he does.

Round 3

Best.Korea

02.09.2024 02:52PM

Pro

Since there is no proof that Ra doesnt exist, the only logical conclusion is that Ra exists.

Benjamin

02.09.2024 02:54PM

Con

PRO has no arguments or evidence. The resolution fails.

Savant

02.09.2024 04:11PM

Criterion

Pro

Tie

Con

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Pro has the BoP and argues that Con cannot prove the resolution false. This does not satisfy Pro's burden of proof, and Con actually argues for their position, while Pro does not. Unfortunately, I cannot award points for verse or rhyme scheme, as much as I admire Pro's commitment to poetry.