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Islam is the true religion

Howdy Khuza (can I call you Khuza?). I'll accept your debate. I'm not a Christian, or any kind of theist for that matter, but you said this debate was welcome to anyone so here I am.Since this debate is only three rounds I'd better get down to business right now.1. Burden of ProofGiven the resolution "Islam is the true religion" I assume that Pro intends to argue both for God's existence and for Islam's validity over all other religions. Why must pro argue for God's existence? Consider that there are non-theistic religions [1]. For Islam to be proven as being more "true" than all other religions, Pro must establish that God exists and then show that the Islamic God is the only possible God. If both these things are not done by the end of round 3, then Pro has not fulfilled his BOP.2. Rebuttals to Pro's Arguments- Evidence 1: 360 JointsPro has not sourced this claim and so it doesn't technically require debunking, but assuming it is true it is not evidence for anything. Anybody who can count to 360 and has access to a complete skeleton can deduce how many joints the human body has. No divine intervention is needed.- Evidence 2: Pregnancy StagesOnce again, no source is given, so this claim doesn't mean anything right now. I ask Pro to source his claims in the next round as well as any new claims made in the future. Without a source, it is impossible to verify whether or not the Quran actually does or does not match the modern day medical science understanding of pregnancy and the development stages of the fetus.- Evidence 3: Never Been ChangedThis is a non-sequitur. Even if the existence of God had been established by Pro, the consistency of the Quran isn't actually evidence of anything. Divine intervention is not needed to keep a story straight. Besides, other religions claim to have done this too. For example, Christian's claim that the bible has gone unchanged and some even use the Quran as evidence for this [2]. - Argument 1: Christian StuffI'm not a Christian, so I can't answer these questions nor do they apply to me. 3. My Arguments- Argument 1: Way of Life for Everyone?My opponent has claimed the following, "Islam is the one and only true religion and the holy Quran has a complete way of life for EVERYONE." -- This statement is false. Consider the Islamic month of fasting known as 'Ramadan'. During Ramadan, the Muslim cannot eat while the sun is up. He/she can only eat before sunrise and after sunset [3]. This cannot be incorporated in every ones life because it would kill people in Northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Norway and Northern Russia as these area's have continual sunlight and darkness for up to three months straight. In the event of continual sunlight, the Muslim will die. In the event of continual night, the whole point of Ramadan is defeated. Given how short this debate will be I won't add anything else for now.ConclusionPro has yet to argue for God's existence and has yet to provide a real argument for why Islam is more "true" than any other religion. The BOP has not been fulfilled.1. http://en.wikipedia.org...2. http://media.isnet.org...3. http://en.wikipedia.org...
Islam is the true religion

Hello everyone. I welcome any one to challenge me and my knowledge about my religion. First of all I am a Muslim and believe Allah is the only god worthy of worship and Prophet Muhammad(SAWS) is Allah's slave and messenger and friend just like Ibrahim(Abraham) may Allah be pleased with them. Secondly I am here to prove that Islam is the one and only true religion and the holy Quran has a complete way of life for EVERYONE. 1400 years ago Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) said that human body has 360 joints. In 1995, they found out that it actually does have 360 joints lol we don't need proof. We(Muslims) follow and obey. When a woman gets pregnant, she goes through different stages. Guess what the Quran and one Hadith( saying of the prophet Muhammad) has the exact stages the baby goes through in description 1400 years before the "science" found out the stages. Alhamdulillah(all thanks be to Allah). The Quran mentions many prophets including those mentioned in the Torah and Injeel(Jesus,Muhammad,Moses,Soloman,David,Adam,Noah,Lot,Abraham,Jacob,etc). Just to let you know the Quran, the final book of Allah after Torah and Injeel, has never been changed in it's history nor will it change until the day of judgement. By the way double or triple or 4x or even 5x check your holy book which mentioned of the last prophet(Muhammad) and gave details how he will look like and he was. Next, for the christisns how can Jesus be the son of god?? So you are saying that Jesus is the son of god which has to be a god?? How can Jesus be god when he USED THE BATHROOM?? How can he be god when he was in Mary's womb?? So you say he crucified for the sins, if so then can I rob a bank and not get a sin?? If so then what about people before Jesus?? Are they free of sin?? As for the Jews who say Allah(god...) created the earth and the heavens in six days and rested the seventh...:O?? So who TOOK CARE of the earth then??? Allah doesnt need sleep nor does he eat nor does he use bathroom nor marry nor does he have any partners( no father, mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle NOTHING. He is ALL just, ALL knowing, ALL seeing, ALL hearing. He can see a black ant on a black stone on a black night and hear it's footsteps and know it's destination. So all I ask you is to listen to this call and become Muslims. Allah says (in the Quran) to not be like the people that have gone astray(Christians) neither be like the ones who have earned his anger(Jews who have killed many prophets). This is in the Quran first chapter first surah seventh verse. I ask you for the sake of Allah to submit yourselves to his might. I ask Allah to guide you you all to the straight path. Please leave your thoughts and questions down below for I have the answers. Btw Islam doesn't permit killing innocent people whoever did 9/11 was not a Muslim. May peace be upon you all.
Soul's existence

For the final time THE SOUL'S EXISTENCE DOESN'T REQUIRE THE IDEA OF LIFE AFTER DEATH TO BE TRUE. The soul is not going to help us live again. The soul is not going to give us a second chance at life... but does that really mean it doesn't exist? Firstly I did not say that the idea of life after death was true. I was just pointing out that it wasn't just to console people but created by leaders to make their warriors fearless in battle. This is false information created around the soul. Secondly Jesus' connection to the soul is with religion. The belief in an afterlife, which, looking back upon now seems stupid now because we are not certain that's what a soul is for. Lastly you accuse me of a lack of proof. I would just point out that con has no proof either that the soul doesn't exist so please take that into account. Also is life after death actually "living"? I will not comment on the last word. This and all the above arguments are why I believe that the soul DOES exist.
Soul's existence

"People fear death" But they are at least partially consoled (or fully, in case of fanatic believers) that even after death they have a chance. Furthermore, I quote from your own argument "Some pagans such as Vikings or Celts believed in the "immortal soul" as you choose to call it because it made them fearless warriors." As for Jesus Christ, I believe he was a simple man with a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Also, who knows, in an alternate future universe beliefs have distorted after 2000 years and people worship marvel superheroes and transformers. In addition to that, jesus has no connection to the soul. Heaven, hell and soul don't exist as it was the ignorant man's answer to what will happen after death. The rational realist knows that after death, he will die and there is nothing more. Pro has no proof, evidence or arguments that show that the soul is real and it is a needed component. We are just flesh and bone and nothing more. Self-centered humans, thinking they can live forever, muahhahah.
Soul's existence

The point I was trying to make in my last argument is that you don't have to believe in life after death to believe in the soul. The reason I referenced horcruxes is because they die when the item they live in is destroyed so please don't threaten me with transformers because I mentioned a book I doubt you've read (normally haters of that book haven't read it). Secondly I never said that "we are something more than simple living organisms" which by the way, are not that simple. I think that the soul is complex but it's it's own thing. Lastly in "the old days" people DID fear death. That has not changed. I know this has nothing to do with the debate but just to clear things up PEOPLE STILL FEAR DEATH. Just because you don't believe in the soul does not mean that you have overcome the fear of death. Also take for instance the catholic religion. Our history is split into AD and BC. This year is 2,016 AD. If Jesus did not live 2,016 years ago, then how come no-one has noticed like people such as yourself. You have no proof so maybe he DID live. Finally it was not just to console people. Some pagans such as Vikings or Celts believed in the "immortal soul" as you choose to call it (how do you know that you can't die in heaven if there is such a thing) because it made them fearless warriors. The belief let the race fight fearlessly and great success came from it. So I hope in conclusion that I have shown all my views on your previous argument and that your views have changed on what the soul actually is. This is why I believe that the soul DOES exist. (also I would have uploaded this yesterday but I had some wifi problems)
Soul's existence

I would refer the energy you talk about as chemical energy. Chemical energy is derived from food, when we die we run out of it. I don't really think the soul exists, and if you dare throw a Harry Potter reference at me, I am going to throw so many transformer references at you, that you would start calling energy as energon. I think you confuse the concept of energy with atoms. There was some concept that atoms can not be destroyed and that they just transfer from one form to another, as they transfer electrons. When the human body decays, you might say your atoms have mixed with the soil or entered the air, and therefore you exist forever. But I don't think there is some additional component such as the soul in our bodies. Why do we need it, and what makes you so sure that we are something more than simple organisms? I think in the old days, people used to fear the idea of death. They didn't like the fact that once they died, they would be no more. Therefore, to calm and instill hope in the people, the old religious fanatics drew the concept of an immortal soul, so that people would feel much better knowing that they would be back. It was just a blind hope, and nothing more than a psychological therapy.
Soul's existence

I think the soul exists but that when your body dies, it dies too like horcruxes (from the final two books of Harry Potter). I believe that the soul is as some might say, the essence of life. I believe that it is like energy, it is never created or destroyed, just changed into something else, a different person. It's a bit like reincarnation but instead of the person living on, it's the soul (life) being re-used. However through all of this nobody must forget the important point THESE ARE GUESSES. NOBODY KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE.
It is better to be an Optimist than a Pessimist

Unfortunately, an error on the document that I use to type out my argument has caused me to lose the majority of my data. Seeing the current time left I concluded that I would not be able to sufficiently retype my argument to the original. Apologies for the incompetence on my part, I will have to pass this round and post my rewritten argument in the next. Once more apologies for the inconvenience for Pro as the fault is mine.
It is better to be an Optimist than a Pessimist

I'm happy that we chose a more philosophical concept, and I look forward to discussing it with my opponent. I will begin my arguments in Round 2. An optimist is a person with a positive outlook on life. A pessimist is a person with a negative outlook on life. Dispositional optimism and pessimism are typically assessed by asking people whether they expect future outcomes to be beneficial or negative. In this debate, I will be arguing that it is better to be an optimist than a pessimist.
frozen is poo

(BOP is on Pro) I don't know who you are... I don't know what you want... If you are looking for me to give a f*** I can tell you I ran out of those a long time ago... But what I do have are a very particular set of skills... Trolling skills I have acquired over a very long career... Skills that make me a nightmare for pathetic noobs like you... If you let me win this debate that'll be the end of it. But if you don't... i WILL find you And I will troll the loving f*** out of you
Smoking should be permitted in public places.

These are just some quick facts about second hand smoke:Second hand smoke includes: Smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe tip Smoke that has been exhaled or breathed out by the person or people smoking1 More than 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds that are toxic and about 70 that can cause cancer In children, secondhand smoke causes the following: Ear infections More frequent and severe asthma attacks Respiratory symptoms (e.g.., coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath) Respiratory infections (i.e., bronchitis, pneumonia) A greater risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) In children aged 18 months or younger, secondhand smoke exposure is responsible for An estimated 150,000–300,000 new cases of bronchitis and pneumonia annually Approximately 7,500–15,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States Heart Disease For non smokers, breathing secondhand smoke has immediate harmful effects on the cardiovascular system that can increase the risk for heart attack. People who already have heart disease are at especially high risk. Non smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their heart disease risk by 25–30%. Secondhand smoke exposure causes an estimated 46,000 heart disease deaths annually among adult non smokers in the United States. Lung Cancer Non smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their lung cancer risk by 20–30%. Secondhand smoke exposure causes an estimated 3,400 lung cancer deaths annually among adult non smokers in the United States. These facts have been scientifically proven and are from: http://www.cdc.gov...
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states

I am able to counter all of your points easily. 1. Masturbation and adultery are only sins if commited by women, because men have natural instincts to have sexual pleasure the means from which he gets them does not matter. any man is doing no wrong by going to a prostitute or fapping to porn. I have seen my pastor at our local strip club, walking out of the room with some of the dancers. If my pastor does it , it is not wrong, for he was appointed by God to set a moral example. It is primeordeal for men and women to be straight because God made them to be straight. I also have to include that Christians can eat pork. Only those rich Jews are missing out on such a delicacy. Are you saying that Christians are not allowed to have tattoos either? You are so ignorant. I have a tattoo of a woman on my bicep and you know who gave me the free will to do it? GOD! Its not only because he allows me to, but its also encouraged by him as it does not go against his Word! "So before you say "Gay marriage is against God!" don't forget, everyone does something that goes against "God", and most people don't even realize it." Yes, everybody I agree is a sinner, but at least they are not gay! Being gay is being a sinner times 10! "Being gay is not some fashion trend, it's not something you buy at store, it's not something you wake up and say "I think I'm going to be a homosexual today!" it's not like that." Well of course it's not, only bigotted fools would think that! Its not a fashion trend, it just a trend between people and their relationships. What does fashion have to do with this? Speaking of which, all fashion designers are gay! "Con says that gays will go to hell, well we don't 100% know if there even is a hell, so that was a pretty weak statement." Are you not saying that you don't believe in God and his arch nemesis?!?! You are condemning yourself to go to hell! The Bible as you can see is very true and because of that, Hell is real!! The Bible is one of the oldest sources of history! Do you say that your history textbooks are lieing? No! That is because its facts, and thats what the Bible consists of, facts! Did you know that Leonardo Di Vinci was a homosexual as well and he was part of the Illuminati? This displays an immoral lifestyle chosen by himself! If he allowed God into his life, he would lead a life of cleanliness and purity! "Please, I'll tell you this again that using a religion as an excuse to express this kind of hatred towards someone is unhealthy and is unfair to people who are not religious, and to the gays who wish for their rights." Yes it is! Religion is what shapes all of my beliefs that makes me a moral person and to say these arguments in the first place! It is a deontoological ethic that is vital to life! It is a big justification and truth that is self evident in everyone reading this debate. Once more, I must stress my point, gay marriage is vile, disgusting, immoral, and goes against the will of God! These people are clearly not allowing God into their lives!
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states

Wow! Haha where do I start with this one?! Well first off let me remind you of a couple other things that are against "God" people seem to forget about: -Shaving -Tattoos -Eating Pork -Working on Sundays -Obesity -Sex out of marriage -Lying -Cutting your hair -Masturbation -Wearing clothing from 2 different fabrics - Judging people (which is ironic because that's what Con is doing now so basically you're going against "God" right now as you sit in front of your computer hating on gays) So before you say "Gay marriage is against God!" don't forget, everyone does something that goes against "God", and most people don't even realize it. Con states that having sexual relations with your daughters is better than being gay. Which I find absolutely vile. First of all, no. Being gay is not some fashion trend, it's not something you buy at store, it's not something you wake up and say "I think I'm going to be a homosexual today!" it's not like that. Being gay is just like being straight. A straight man is only attracted to women and he does not wish to date, marry, or love another man. A straight woman is only attracted to men and she does not wish to date, marry, or love another woman. A gay man is only attracted to men, and he does NOT wish to date, marry, or love a woman. Because that is not what the man is physically and mentally into. It's not a birth defect, they are not mentally challenged. Their sexual and mental attraction to men is not something they chose to do, for it is an inborn trait in men and women. Con also believes that a gay couples child can result into being a homosexual too and that they are influenced by their "faggot" fathers. Well let's take a look here. Anyone can be gay. Whether they were raised by a mom and dad, a dad and dad, or a mom and a mom. Anyone is capable of who they love -- regardless of who they were raised by. Don't you think it could just be a coincidence that, that adopted child can be born gay? Just like all gays? THEY'RE BORN WITH IT. Plus, there are many children who were raised by gays and are heterosexuals. Con claims that soon everyone will become gay and that the American population will die off. Once again, this is not a fashion trend everyone is picking up, it is by far something someone is born with. You also state that sexual relations between gays are unnatural. Humans are born with sexual desire so therefore sex with a man or a woman seems natural to me. Con says that gays will go to hell, well we don't 100% know if there even is a hell, so that was a pretty weak statement. Please, I'll tell you this again that using a religion as an excuse to express this kind of hatred towards someone is unhealthy and is unfair to people who are not religious, and to the gays who wish for their rights.
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states

Gay marriage is disgusting against God and the most vile thing i can imagine. I will remind you that two men cannot have babies it is unnatrual for two men to engage in a sexual rwelationship. Also homosexuals are not born that way, they choose to be attracted to other men. i ghave seen a gay couple who raised a child and guess what, the child became gay because of the influence of his faggot fathers. And because males can choose to be gay, they are choosnig to oppose God's will, and therefore they are choosing to burn for eternity in hell. Im telling you being gay is becoming a trend among young boys. As soon as you kinow everyone in this country will be homosexual and this great nation will die off. It is better to have sex with your daughters rather than being gay, and the bible say this so because lot had sex with his daughters and he was a good an d righteous man as seen in the bible Genesis 19:33 "the firstborn went in, and lay with her father.". I am infuriated by your ignorance and sympathy towards gay people.
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states

I believe that same sex marriages are the same at heterosexual marriages. To me marriage is between 2 people who love each other, and they would favor in sharing their love for the rest of their lives. As we live in a modern day society, people are now re-defining the meaning of marriage and is starting to suppose gay rights, and that's great! But there is still a percentage of people who believe it's wrong. Gay marriage can be a positive thing prior to our financial system. If gay marriage is legalized, in the city of New York, $142 million will be added to the city's economy and $184 million in the states economy. States that legalize gay marriage, such as Massachusetts have such a low divorce rate! It's divorce rate has decreased 21% between the years of 2003-2008. Versus states that ban gay rights had an increase of divorces about 17%. So I can also benefit couples prior to divorces. Legalizing gay marriages can be a positive thing for kids in foster homes. 100,000 children in America are still waiting to be adopted, and with these gay couples, they can provide a home for these children. And last but not least, gay marriage is a civil right of the American people. We have the right to chose who we want to marry. People can't control whether they are gay or not. It is not a choice, and these people are born with it. Just like a person is born black, or white, or with freckles. They can't change it, and they should not have their rights taken away based on religious views.