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Global warming doesn't exist

The last sentence of your argument is off topic saying that we will run out of fossil fuels, that doesn't mean global warming is man made. Now, on the link to the chart, it shows that carbon dioxide isn't the cause of heat. You see that in some areas of the chart, the CO2 levels rise and the temperature drops, and visa versa. http://www.whole-systems.org.... This shows that the climate will always change. The earth has warmed, about .5 degrees Celsius in the last 200 years, but, the sun has also gone through changes, and I believe that the sun causes these alterations. The earth has warmed a little, but it doesn't match the amount of CO2 produced, in fact, as you saw on the link, to the graph, you saw that CO2 didn't change the temperature in some areas, and CO2 never is less or more potent, there fore the temperature would always have to be constantly changing with the CO2, and we see that it isn't. It is absurd to say that the glaciers are melting. 90% of the ice in the world is actually growing, which wouldn't happen if global warming was happening. It means that is some parts of the world like America it has grown in heat, but in the south pole it has gotten cooler. This means that it isn't "global" warming at all. Also in defense of your side the ice in MOVING rivers has shrunk in a lot of places, but approximately 90% of the ice in the world is not moving and is in places like the South Pole, thus showing that it isn't "global" warming and it is just a form of hysteria from the media.
Global warming doesn't exist

[Thank you for starting this debate] I am sure that what my opponent means by the topic is if global warming is human caused, and if it is happening too much. Global warming has occurred and will continue to occur throughout time. So I think my opponent believes that global warming is not a threat. I'd just like to start out by saying that I have never watched "An inconvenient truth" but I do need to get around to watching it. Anyways, back on topic: When we burn fossil fuels carbon dioxide is released. Carbon dioxide absorbs heat. All of this carbon dioxide does not pass through our atmosphere: certainly, some of it does, but most of it is trapped inside the atmosphere. Now, when too much carbon dioxide is present in the atmosphere, too much heat is therefore absorbed and trapped on the earth. Too much heat in cold places causes melting of glaciers, and causes flooding. Too much heat in hot places causes drought. So we must stop the cause of human-made global warming by stopping the burning of fossil fuels. And if we don't soon, the supply will run out anyway and we will be forced to depend on "green" ways to fuel our cars, etc; OR we will all starve/be flooded to death.
Global warming doesn't exist

Thank you for accepting this challenge, I would just like to say that I do not intend on bashing your beliefs for any reason, but I believe that global warming does not exist. in fact, there are many scientists who do not believe in global warming, 31,000 American scientists to be more accurate, so trying to say you have science on the side of global warming is clearly not as convincing as many people think. Al Gore, who is obviously a global warming fan, exagerratd the truth and lied 18 times in the movie an inconvenient truth, maybe even more. I just believe that global warming, if it is real, is definitely not a threat and was just thrown out of proportion by corrupt politicians. 31,000 American scientists to be more accurate, so trying to say you have science on the side of global warming is clearly not as convincing as many people think.
women's rights

also what do you mean by don't have the right state of mind it is just that we raise children differently. Fathers just do the job differently they are more firm and provide most of the money. Ninety percent of single families are mothers and they have the highest poverty rate more than any other group. Single parents affects the children in phycological and social behavavior. It also affects the physical health. . http://www3.uakron.edu...;- ohio state universityWage gap Men and women have the same pay and statistics that claim that women are paid less are not looking at. Earnings and wages are different thingsWages JobsWork HoursTime offBonusesEfectiveness at compleating a jobHow hard they work Attitude at workCooperationOn taskHow danerous the job isEct. I could go on but it is your turn
Supporting evolution = pro/Against evolution = con

Evolution did not really happen and is a huge scam that got really lucky. First off, I will break down the basis on the idea of evolution. When Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Island chain, he claimed to see thirteen different species of birds that had different beaks which were adapted to eating what was on their island. It turns out that ALL of those birds were the same species and their beaks were just inherited traits, like blonde hair or green eyes. Also, it is impossible to have a positive mutation. Even if it was possible, the chances of it are three point four or three point six times ten to the power of over 1,800, so that's out of the question. Keep in mind that whale evolution is considered the third best example of evolution. The second best, dinosaurs to birds, is simple to defeat. There are no intermediate fossils. Oh, and did you know that some people were so desperate to prove evolution that they made nine fake intermediate fossils, including Archaeopteryx, buried them, dug them up again, and claimed to have made a major evolutionary discovery. Suspicion arose when it was found out that they were found in the same digging site as each other, and the fossils were examined. Cracks, air holes and bubbles, microscopic steel shavings, and irregularities found in the fossils proved that they were phonies. The first best example of this THEORY is apes to men, or at least Homo Erectus to men. This can also be proven false by pointing out that all of the skulls claimed to be other species in the Homo genus could easily just be weathered human skulls and other body parts, because, if you think about it, some more ancient civilizations often beat some of their people to death, leaving their skulls and other bones shaped irregularly. Another downfall to evolution is time. There is no way that there were millions and billions of years, considering that radioactive dating is inaccurate since we don't know the conditions the rock was in when formed and the forces that made it what it is now. Also, C14 dating can only date things up to 80,000 years of age. Oh, and by the way, rebuttals are the start of each round and no cursing.
War on Terror

I think the war on terror does more good then bad. I think that we tried to do the right thing, yes many may have lost their lives, but I think the world is better off then if we never tried. I will be arguing that the war on terror needed to happen, and we are better off now rather then if we didn't. Round one acceptance. -Round two opening argument[s] -Round three rebuttals. -Round four closing argument[s]
War on Terror

Now you are saying that it is unneeded, and that we are just killing more people and exploiting people there. But I will say it aging this war has to happen. Even if it last for decades, or for centuries, I know that this war could very well go on forever. But I will tell you this people die all around the war, some are murdered, while others die in wars some die in there beds. We are entering a age in which yes there is less wars, but there are massive incress in crime and corruption worldwide. The Mexican drug cantel, the frac rebels in Columbia, ISIS and many others. Those groups cause terror around the world. Our world is walking on egg shells, it will only take one slight step to though everything into chaos. Now that I have said that I will will explain where Pros augment messes up. Now yes we attack Iraq, but there leader was a dictator. He ruled with a iron first and ruled by terror. Now in my opinion did we need to attack Iraq, I think we didn't. But I do not lose any sleep that we did. Now yes it amy look like we did the wrong thing, but thing can only get better. "Tens of thousands Assyrian Christians have in fact been displaced by ISIS" I know that has happened, but that gives us all the more reason to counting this war. ISIS kills and rapes thousands of people. I think hat we should wipe that terror group out once and for all, I want to restore peace and porosity to that region in the world. In fact I want to create a prefect world. Once again, this is not something that would have occurred prior to the war on terror and the removal of Saddam Hussein. The Islamic State declared that these Christians would either be forced to pay a heavy tax or convert to Islam. All the more reason to attack ISIS. This proves that they are have Islamic extremists, and as I said they hate the west, and they see Christians as the west. There is even strong grounds that the "war on terror" was illegal due to the U.S invading a country that did not pose an "imminent threat" to it. The U.S invaded Iraq without the support of the U.N and therefore undermined international law. Look someone had to do it. The world is falling apart, we need to create a unified world, and as much as I would love it to happen though peace. But it does not, look at history the UN, after WW1 the people created the league of nations, and that failed, they where not ready to do what had to be done. I for one want to stop the world from falling into chaos before it happens.
War on Terror

Opening Argument: I will begin my case by outlining exactly why the "war on terror" is neither needed or justified. Given that Iraq and Afghanistan were posing no real threat to the United States or to places such as the U.K, invading them; especially on the basis of the 9/11 attacks that had literally nothing to do with either country--especially as the majority of men believed to be responsible for them were from Saudi Arabia. Essentially the U.S government went into Iraq to overthrow Saddam Hussein, who on the contrary to endorsing terrorism actually tried to control terrorist fractions with his country. The U.S led war on terror has in fact directly contributed to groups such as ISIS and the damage they have created in Iraq and Syria. Under the leadership of Saddam Hussein--who had a secular form of governance, the rights of other religious groups were protected. IF Saddam had not been assassinated, ISIS would simply not exist. The fact is that Christians are now an endangered minority who have suffered greatly at the hands of ISIS [1.] http://www.aina.org... and [2.] http://www.jpost.com...Tens of thousands Assyrian Christians have in fact been displaced by ISIS [3.] http://www.ibtimes.co.uk...Once again, this is not something that would have occurred prior to the war on terror and the removal of Saddam Hussein. The Islamic State declared that these Christians would either be forced to pay a heavy tax or convert to Islam. The total estimate of Christians that have been forced to flee their homeland in Iraq has reached over 125,000 [4.] http://www.cbsnews.com...This is just one reason why the war on terror has been detrimental and *why* it has primarily achieved negative results. If we're to judge the "war on terror" as whole, it's estimated that it's left 1.3 million dead in three total countries [including Pakistan] [5.] http://www.telesurtv.net...There is even strong grounds that the "war on terror" was illegal due to the U.S invading a country that did not pose an "imminent threat" to it. The U.S invaded Iraq without the support of the U.N and therefore undermined international law. A U.S attack on Syria would also violate international law [6.] http://therealnews.com...Referring again to Iraq, a Dutch inquiry found that the Iraq invasion did breach international law as defined by the U.N [7.] http://www.theguardian.com... and [8.] http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org...
War on Terror

Okay let me start out with saying the War on Terror had to happen, and we need to keep on fighting. I know many have died due to this war, and many people think we are doing this just to gain some money. But we are doing this due to the 9 11attacks on the twin towers. A grope which is know as al-Qaeda attack the world trade center which was in New York City. This attack damaged the economy in new York and made it so there were changes in the global market. This was the first attack one US soil in sense the bombing of peal harbor in ww2. We had grow to think that we where safe , but then we saw many Americans die in just a few hours. Those people that died where not US troops, no they are people like you and me who live every day lives. Not to only did that happen to the twin towers, but it the Pentagon was also attacked, where we have some of our most impotent secrets. This terror grope killed 2,982 Americans, on top of that 6,000+ where injured. Americans lost their lives that day, and it woke as up, we saw what could happen and we finally knew that we ha to do something. We are trying to stop that from happening aging, you might think the USA is making thing worse. But we are trying to fight the fight no one is willing to fight. Sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in. I know many people have died in this costly war, and I know every day more people join terrorist groups like ISIS. But that is all the more reason to stop them. ISIS will kill anyone who goes stands between them and what they believe in. They make it so you have to follow their religion or you will die. They make it so if you speak out against them you die, woman can not vote and have to be with a man at all times. On top of that they kill people from western nations, even if you give them the money. They rap woman, and the force children into the army. I know that is wrong, and it most be stopped. We should keep on fighting until they realize that they have to accept change. That is what they are afraid of change, they hate western ideas and our culture. On top on that people in the middle east do not really care about all the 9 11 attacks that happened. By a war on terror I do not just mean a war in the middle east, no I want a global war on all forms of terror. We have to remember what we are fighting for, and we need to make sure we do not lose our self's along the way. We are fighting for a better world, a world we no one lives in fear, and if you like the USA or not we are trying to make that dream of a prefect would become a reality. It is time we remember what was happened in history, and it is time we make that dream a reality. http://www.washingtonpost.com... http://rt.com... http://www.johnstonsarchive.net... http://www.christianpost.com...
We should not help anyone seeking refuge into this country until the Isis situation is taken care of

Forgive me for not posting an argument but i have been very busy with work.now my argument is this if you recall a certain incident took place in the media recently that involved a refugee from syria that along with a accomplice attacked a pacted building of american citzens with guns and bombs. i am stating this because it has been said multiple times by the head of the FBI that "the U.S. does not have the ability to thoroughly screen Syrian refugees for terrorist ties". Meaning that any refugee that enters this country may be infact a sleeper agent sent here to either instill terror in the populace or recruit new membersAlso there is a professor that answered a question on how many people the US actually helps and here is a link to his video ther eis my argument friend and again im sorry i didnt state the first argument but work has been increasing since the holdiay season startedCitation https://www.numbersusa.com...
We should not help anyone seeking refuge into this country until the Isis situation is taken care of

my dear opponent I have to say I am indeed impressed with your words and by your statements of media. yes I am forced to admit we all are glued to the screens of our tv's and computers waiting for what is next. I must be honest with you sir I am quite offended at the thought of my fellow countrymen just waiting for the an event of terror to happen and that by debating with you and others, this is my only way of destressing. But as I walk the streets of my town I see people not only waiting in fear but also waiting in retaliation if the moment arises. Forgive me for being so down but I needed to get that out of my system. Now back to the matter at hand. My final argument is this. by letting in more people to this country, are we creating more tension and conflict? Allow me to explain this question further. it can found across time and history that by introducing a new species or in this case a group of people into a new environment there can be ... consequences to the introduction. I would like to point out that I mean this only as a example and not as a racist remark.one particular incident I wish to bring up is the introduction of the nation of Israel that split land between Egypt and Jordan. and even though their borders are recognised by the UN the nation still has an active military on guard just incase of any and all attack from both terrorist and foreign threat. now think of this if the US was to take in more refugees and then give them land within areas that have openly stated that tthey will not allow it. if you think about it, its like putting a open flame next to a gas pump leaking fuel and fumes, ultimately at some point a explosion will happen. Now this may happen and it may not but i can tell you this. if they do allow the people of Syria fleeing to enter this country i wll welcome them but if they give any indication that they are plotting against the American Government i can tell you this. i will be up in Arms faster than a bolt of Lightning to stop them. That ends my argument Sir, Have a Happy Holiday's and a Successful New Year.
God is man-made

Hello and welcome,This is my first debate that I have set up on this site so I have much to learn. My history with religion was simple enough. I was raised a Southern Baptist and after High school I joined the military. After serving in the military I went to college and concluded that God must be man-made. I plan on presenting the same arguments that lead me to this conclusion.About the debate: I will be taking the Pro side of the debate that God is man-made. Simply put that God did not make humans that it is much more likely that humans made all Gods. Since there are many Gods in the world I will pose my arguments against mainly the Christian God though If my opponent wishes to debate another God I am open to do that as well. Con: My opponent should expect to take up the side of God not being Man made. It will be my opponent’s decision on exactly how he/she wishes to present this and defend that position. Rules of the debate:Round 1 - Introductions and acceptanceRound 2 - Main argument presentedRound 3 - Rebuttal to opponent’s argument. Round 4 - Rebuttal to arguments in Round 3 and Closing statements. No presenting new arguments in Round 4. All arguments must be presented in the previous rounds to allow your opponent a chance to respond.I set the Character limit to 3,000 as there is no reason to type a book when arguments should be concise and to the point. Plus, I think it will be more challenging to present the arguments with the evidence, while being limited on the Characters. I would be willing to lower this to 2,000 though please do not ask for me to raise the limit. I welcome this experience and look forward to a good debate. Please apply in the comments.
God is man-made

Rebuttal: Whether you believe the records about Christ or not is immaterial. It exists. Cosmological arguments necessitate that the "laws of nature" had to be suspended to explain how the universe began (a benzene molecule spinning without gravity? something out of nothing?). Either David Hume was a fool or Scientists today are fools. First Point: You include the option but reject it based on the spread of religion. Again, that only proves religion was spreading and not whether its origin was man made. Second point: You based your claim on a "global" view in round 1. This picture was the opposite of what it is today because there were no Muslims before 600AD. It does not support your argument because there were thousands of gods in the Kaaba before Islam took over. Which god would you have served if you were born back then? Can someone even identify the thousands that were there today? Obviously the one out of the thousands of gods you decided to serve was your CHOICE to serve. Religions not only spread but also die out. What does that prove regarding whether it was man made? Absolutely nothing. Your argument must take all of history in consideration, not just modern day examples. Third point: The article you quoted from also called your view in question. As for Buddhist, if everything is really an illusion then I would not take anything to serious they have to say regarding the existence of God. Gods or no gods in a society do not prove it was man made. Fourth point: Your statement includes you too; let me rewrite it to include you: Pro is thinking it was created and has nothing to do with if it was or was not created. Therefore, why even argue the subject? The counter to your argument was that the concept of god includes men who are also worshipped as god and even nature. Is nature man made? Rebuttal of conclusion: Certain sects within Christianity disagree. It is wrong to generalize Christianity as a single unit without making proper distinction. What you say may only be applicable to the Catholics. Closing statements: "There would be no need to spread" shows that you have a very limited view of god or who can be a god. But since there is limited space I will just point out that you have no evidence that in fact religion was man made. You conclude things that are irrational because many other equally valid options exist to explain the subject. Fish are regional, where they man made? Humans are regional, where they man made? According to evolution and the Bible, no man was "man-made". That alone refutes your theory. Thank you for the Debate! All the best to you.