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@BrotherD.Thomas
You mistake my silence for "running away."
1. I told you and everyone else who reads the forum that I am busy this upcoming week. My trip has already begun.
2. As such, I have more important priorities such as school work to complete. DART is secondary. I only have time to check my messages and create superficial comments like this.
Have patience, man
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@Stephen
I did not realize that you wanted to have the "debate" in the forum like BrotherD.Thomas. I am open to that. I am not going to juggle between multiple Bible topics at once, so do not be surprised with a later response or argument. Though, this is a forum, and I don't have to make a full-scale argument. Good because I'll be more likely to get around to it then.
I do not know your or Thomas' intentions for interacting with me, but I am glad for participation. I always enjoy conversation with opposing views
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@b9_ntt
DEBATE UPDATE
I have decided to have a debate with b9 first on his requested topic concerning the Genealogies of Jesus. Stephen will most likely be next.
Realize that I am going on a week-long High School trip for the Seniors all of next week. As I'll be busy, debating won't start until around next Saturday
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@Stephen
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew7:7-8Probably the most cruel lie ever to be written.
How come you say this is a lie?
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@BrotherD.Thomas
Since you do not do Official Debates, I will accommodate to you.
In Matthew 15:1-4 where Jesus says, "Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, is to be put to death," is referring to Exodus 21:15. This was a part of a set of laws that God gave to Moses in addition to The Ten Commandments to maintain order and law within the nomadic Israelite group in the desert.
You call this specific rule an act of murder. The Ten Commandments show murder to be wrong. That law in Matthew does say, "To be put to death," but is the death penalty unlawful?
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@BrotherD.Thomas
As the only TRUE Christian upon this Religion Forum because I follow ALL of Jesus' inspired words within the Bible
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;" - Romans 3:23
"Both we and our ancestors have sinned; we have done wrong and have acted wickedly." - Psalm 106:6
I am attending to your earlier post as well.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
Of course you think it's impossible to prove God exists. You don't believe its true
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@Math_Enthusiast
I am also interested in (mostly the more abstract areas of) philosophy. I am especially interested in the topic of God's existence
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@BrotherD.Thomas
Which Bible do you read from, and how do you know without a doubt that you are reading the correct one?
The Bible most generally known as The Holy Bible/God's Word. From Christianity.
Can't you come up with a topic within the Bible yourself? Remember, Jesus is watching you (Hebrews 4:13) fail in not bringing forth a topic of your own.
Oh, it's much more interesting for me this way. I am acting like one of those "street pastors" in a sense that have open debate with any passerby willing to participate. This way, my opponent and I can agree on a topic beforehand that interests us both. If I were to give a topic such as "The Bible Is True" (I said I would possibly), I would easily be able to draw in a large crowd of non-Christians that would see my resolution as a noobsnipe. But again, I do prefer specific topics especially that are offered by others; communication that precedes the debate helps with this.
So, what you are essentially saying is that if the title is disturbing and you cannot debate it because your Bible ineptness will not allow you to do so, then said topic is off limits?
It's not about lack of Biblical knowledge. Some debators on here will make a topic that has very specific wording for the sole reason of beating the opponent based on purely semantical grounds. It's a form of trolling, honestly and not meaningful in any way. I truly care about my future discussions and debates.
When you said in quote #3 above, you were not into debates where the title is seemingly a trap, then how can you increase your knowledge of Bible contents without opposing views!
Opposing views are not the same as "traps." You understand this, right?
Okay, as one of many examples of you saying the Bible is True, then do you believe that any parent should murder their offspring if they curse them, as specifically shown when Jesus said the following:JESUS SAID: "Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, 'Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, is to be put to death." (Matthew 15: 1-4)If you disagree with Jesus' direct words above, are you calling Him a LIAR where He is God (Titus 2:3)?
If you are interested, we can argue about this on an official debate. This forum is not the source of back and forth arguments but for the discussion of topics
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@Stephen
@b9_ntt
Let's PM to discuss specifics and go more in-depth. If you message me tonight, don't expect a quick response because I won't be back until tomrrow
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@Melcharaz
Thank you for the offer. I am sure we will have conversations at some point
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Most of my debates from here on out will be about the Bible or similar content. I created a forum because like the title says, this will be a series of mine with no signs of stopping.
The forum is also so those interested can contact me ahead of time. Reasons could be: a specific topic for debate, debate alterations, or the like.
I am not into debates in which the title is in itself a trap. These arguments are made to increase my knowledge of Biblical content and opposing views.
Again, if you are interested and have a specific topic, let me know.
If there is low activity on this forum then I my debates will simply be "Bible Is True" or something like that to give Con the full capability to attack however they like.
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@Melcharaz
no, what will bring ruin is even more simple than money. but few people can see it.
What is it?
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@Sir.Lancelot
How come you would invest time and money in a new debate website if you could've used that effort for this one?
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@PREZ-HILTON
It's not a big deal but my browser (chrome mobile) when I click on messages thinks it needs to translate from Portuguese
You are Señor Perez Hilton now, so maybe that's why
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@ADreamOfLiberty
First thing I see after months being away. I again have the eerie feeling that the civilization I live in is slowly reenacting the rat utopia experiment.
"The Secret of NIMH"?
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@TWS1405_2
I do not understand how your point is worth arguing about. Who is incogent here?...
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@Melcharaz
I see. You are looking at the forum number. I was looking at the debate number
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@PREZ-HILTON
You got a better ideal how to welcome them?You know, how usual conversations start..
Take notes, Mr. Prezzie
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Give me a few months, and I will probably subscribe
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@TWS1405_2
I was bringing up a different aspect of respect that you were not touching on
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This thread is about what should be allowed to be done and what should be done.
Not everything is wrong, but not everything is productive
Freedom vs. Abuse of Freedom
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@TWS1405_2
Respect is earned, not given.PREZ-HILTON is talking about respect as opposed to disrespectBolded it for you, since you clearly missed it the first time.
I do not understand your point. What are you trying to explain to me?
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@TWS1405_2
Respect for other usersUsers must treat other users with respect and refrain from personal attacks, insults, or discriminatory language. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, or threats of violence. All users are encouraged to engage in productive and respectful debates, even if they disagree with the opinions of others.Respect is earned, not given.
PREZ-HILTON is talking about respect as opposed to disrespect
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@PREZ-HILTON
Some vocal users who created 5 threads a day might fall into that category
Like you? Ha ha ha
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Men are on average more disagreeable than women. Debates are a perfect outlet
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@Double_R
Most women are right brained
Are you saying most women are left-handed?
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@Melcharaz
How do you check the number of users?
I thought we were in the 700s already
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@Tejretics
RM's and my debate has begun.
Tejretics, thank you for the time extension of an additional 24 hours
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@RationalMadman
@Tejretics
The rise of social media as a primary source of news distribution has thus far done more harm than good to society.
I agree to this topic and the changes you made.
Which side you prefer?
We have roughly five hours to discuss. I apologize for my late start
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@AleutianTexan
I just disagree. 10 feels like a ridiculous amount.
Yes, to you
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@AleutianTexan
It is possible for users to put full effort in all of their debates regardless of high number. This may not work or suit for you, but you do not know what other people are capable of handling in the way of debates
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@RationalMadman
I specified no trolling, but that is not enough for you. I did not see the PMs as an option because you tend to be more silent, so I would not expect an answer. If you are worried I was playing a joke, I was genuinely interested in hearing what you thought and opposing views--one of the core uses of a forum
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@AustinL0926
Perhaps directing users to some sort of "Beginner's Guide" when they join might be helpful.
Very good idea
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@ijb1
Additionally, this is not directly related to the UI but new users will be confused by the "slang" used on the site: DDO, DART, BoP, Kritik, etc.
I recommend adding a place new users can go to understand these terms in a forum or addition to Help Center
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Should not be a limit. Hardcore debaters are now more limited in their activity and other problems
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@Best.Korea
You pretty much replaced the word "human" with "droid." If we are droids, who created us? You also have not proven how you are right
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@sadolite
It will be interesting to see how they [vegans] justify killing insects.
Not all vegans are against the universal consumption of meat and animals. They are, at baseline, against their personal consumption of meat and animal products
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@Best.Korea
It is possible to get away with prosecution and to sue, but your argument is self-defeating. If you were not born, you would not be able to have this argument. You are defending that you should not be alive right now. It would be better if you not alive.
It appears you are blaming those around you, especially your parents, for where you are in life right now. If you viewed your life as good, you would not be arguing for this.
You would definitely have a disorder that is akin to suicide to say it would better off I did not exist
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@zedvictor4
The Earth might just as well be spherical as flat.
Because we see it as flat from the ground view? What are you meaning?
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@Reece101
You choose the challenge daily.
You want a new challenge everyday?
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@Best.Korea
How would you associate the extended activity of new users with the update? Correlation is not causation.
I am interested in the statistical science you plan on using
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@PREZ-HILTON
Well, at least for the sake of letting us feel like we can know what is going on. We need to feel comfortable admitting that our leader knows what he is doing. By keeping us more in the dark, we are much more inclined to accuse you of deception and tomfoolery. By shadowing your intentions, you are more likely to truly be deceptive
I actually changed my mind about them being weekly.
I recommend you finalize your announcements beforehand. Your indecision weakens your credibility
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@RationalMadman
@PREZ-HILTON
I am specifically trying to take credit for whatever changes are deemed good and the ones deemed bad Mike did with me objecting to them - Wylted
Yes, you are right, RM
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@PREZ-HILTON
Wylted, do you have a Presidential Update coming soon? There is no positive benefit to having us in dark. You can say all you want about plans, but give us an update
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