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Dialectical materialism is more real than either Christianity or any Judaic religion

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Would love to have a serious debate with maybe someone who is affiliate with the topic.

Round 1
Pro
#1
Hi, and thank you for accepting the debate — I truly appreciate the opportunity to exchange ideas.

Dialectical materialism is socially and logically more realistic than the Judaic religions.

Let me clarify: I use the term “Judaic religions” to refer to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — traditions rooted in scriptures that are believed to have been revealed by God. Unlike philosophical or ethical systems such as Buddhism, which often do not depend on divine authorship, these religions ground their legitimacy in sacred texts believed to be directly or indirectly dictated by a deity — the Torah by YHWH to Moses, the Bible as divinely inspired, and the Qur’an revealed to Muhammad.

Now, what is dialectical materialism? 
It is a philosophical framework developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, later expanded by Lenin and others. Dialectical materialism synthesizes Hegelian dialectics with a materialist view of history. Its central claim is that material conditions, not abstract ideas, drive historical development. It views social change as the result of contradictions within modes of production — particularly between classes — which lead to revolutionary transformation. Thought is seen as arising from social practice and not as an independent force.

Why is this framework more realistic than religious systems grounded in divine revelation?

Setting aside the social contributions made by religious institutions — such as aid to the sick or the poor — the philosophical core of revealed religion rests on premises that cannot be logically demonstrated. Arguments for the existence of God, such as the modal ontological argument, may appear rigorous but ultimately rely on abstract idealism rather than engagement with material conditions.

From a Marxist standpoint, such arguments invert reality by detaching thought from the concrete world. They serve ideological purposes, reinforcing existing power structures while mystifying the social and economic roots of belief. Rather than responding to the conditions of exploitation and alienation, these theological constructs uphold a metaphysical authority that distracts from real, lived contradictions.
In conclusion, dialectical materialism offers a more coherent and grounded framework for understanding human society and consciousness, rooted in observable, historical, and material processes — not in unverifiable metaphysical claims.

I look forward to your response and am happy to clarify any points.
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#2
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Round 2
Pro
#3
he was banned lol.
also he requested it so I think it ends here
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#4
Forfeited