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Gay Marriage

Humans are created in Gods image does not mean he made them gay. He made the anus for taking a crap, not insert genitals and things into it. Nature, as stayed above, shows us that we are to use our genitals between man and woman to reproduce. If your parents molest you and you end up have issues with your identity does not mean that God made you like that. If you are a castrated male, that does not mean God made men like that when he said,"let us make man in our image." **Matthew 19:12*For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. **Never does that say that it was done for anal sex. Marriage has much to do with family. How can two male or two female start thier own family? Marriage is the first step into building a healthy family that contributes to society. Whether anyone agrees with me or not we ALL come from one man and one woman. Naturally it is impossible for a human to be conceived through a homosexual relationship. Marriage with or with out a tax benefit is between one man and one woman. The Government has destroyed the fabric of society or is rather well on the way to doing so because it has created two industries: The Divorce Industry and the Family Disintegration industry which merely serve as ways to tax its citizenry. The result is the decline of the number and duration of marriages and also a decline in the number of children being produced such that we have to import families and children from other countries to make our society function even on a basic economic level. America has lasted hundreds of years without having gays being married to each other. What will this country come to if we just start making laws to satisfy every little whining complaint? Gays only want to be married so they can get the benefits that the governm
Gay Marriage

Well, my argument that "gay marriage" should not be allowed legally has to start , of course with the word itself, marriage. Marriage is a biblical idea, at least that is were it started. It is a "sin" to have sexual relationships outside of marriage. If it has biblical origins, from it's origin ( the bible), also states that homosexuality is an abomination to God--"If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death; their blood is upon them" (Leviticus 20:13)-9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,-, to whom the whole ritual of marriage is done before him. Now with modern times, what is the point of marriage between "gays" if it is wrong according to the bible? Marriage was set because of the bible,and if you are not going to obey the laws and commandments of the bible, what is the point of obeying one (marriage) and not the rest? Now you might say for the purpose of buying a house together? or filing taxes together(Because surely you can't say to have a kid together)? Now what i can say should be legally allowed is a "civil union" between 2 men. Even though there will be no "husband" and no "wife", if one be called husband and the other be called wife, are you still considered as "all men are created equal"? Who's last name will be taken up as the union's name? This is not evening considering the fact that nature itself teaches us that man is for woman and woman for man. Does not the penis insert into the vagina for reproduction? Is not the anus for defecation? Civil union yes, who cares. Marriage no, it would be wrong.
Vegetariaism is Wrong

Well thank you for your reply FirstlyAnimals are considered sentient beings that are aware of their surroundings and care what happens to them.[1] This means they also actively try to survive, find food, etc. Therefore animals do care what happens to them seeing that they are actively trying to survive and provide for themselves.My opponents argument here is negated.Secondly Aha, you say that it is wrong to eat fellow man for these reasons: We fall in love We become friends We have blood relations with each other Animals fit all of these requirements. Animals as well Animals fall in love as well [2] Animals for friendships as well [3] Animals obviously have blood relations with other animals when they reproduce. The very atributes my opponent claims make it morally wrong to consume other humans, are the same attributes animals posses as well. Therefore my opponent has no moral ground to stand on when he says it is okay to eat animal flesh and not the flesh of fellow man.My opponent's argument here is negated as well.ThirdlyYou have already proven to the audience that by your own terms regarding eating other humans that it is not okay to eat other animalsYou have also not addressed why the parallel situation of killing humans humanely and painlessly so they can be consumed is somehow more of a moral evil than killing animals painlessly. ConclusionMy opponent claims that it is okay to eat animals because they don't bother to spare each other or care for themselves.The fact that animals are sentient beings proves that they do, debunking this argument.My opponent claims it is okay to eat animals and not humans, because humans fall in love, develop friendships, etcI have posted claims to the contrary with appropriate sources showing that animals do fall in love and have friendships.I imagine my opponent still opposes eating human flesh so a more reasonable tweak in his position would be to acknowledge that since animals are sentient beings, develop friendships and fall in love, that it is therefore wrong to eat both animals and humans.Therefore the resolution, "veganism is wrong" has not been affirmed beyond a reasonable doubt.Vote ConP.S. I oppose vegetarianism as well, so I don't want people who disagree with me voting against me. Thank you.Sources[1] http://kwelos.tripod.com...(Animals are sentient beings)[2] http://russia-ic.com...(Animals fall in love)[3] http://news.discovery.com...(Animals are reported to have human like friendships)
Vegetariaism is Wrong

RebuttalsRebuttal 1: Why should the actions of animals be mimicked by humans? My opponent brings up the point that animals eat other animals so I have to assume he's claiming that since it's normal for animals to eat other animals, then it is therefore okay for humans to eat other animals. I claim that that is not a legitimate analogy as he gives no reason why we should stoop to the behavior of animals. Many animal species have been observed to eat their offspring. [1] Surely my opponent doesn't think this behavior is appropriate for humans to commit. So I ask him where does he draw the line? Rebuttal 2: Why should intelligent animals be spared from consumption? My opponent claims that intelligent animals such as dolphins and dogs should not be consumed for meat based on their intelligence level. Brain dead human beings are very low on the intelligence level due to the fact that they have an unresponsive brain making them unable to eat, think, respond, etc. [2] These actions can certainly not be considered those of an intelligent being so therefore I ask whether it should be morally permissable to consume the brain dead. Rebuttal 3: Again why should intelligence be the basis of whether or not a living being should be consumed? See Rebuttal 3Rebuttal 4: Prove that being killed humanely is a legitimate reason not to oppose the consumption of the flesh of a living beingThe notion that animals are killed humanely, therefore eating the flesh of animals is okay is very sound logic. It can be applied to just about anything. ex "If humans are killed humanely, then what is the moral issue with eating other humans? "ConclusionMy opponent has yet to prove that 1: Simply because animals eat other animals it should therefore be okay for humans to eat other animals.2: There should be an intelligence limit on what we consume and where should the boundaries be.3: Simply because a living being is killed humanely in the process of being domesticated for food, it is morally permissable for we as humans to continue to domesticate animals and eat them simply because the process isn't painful. Sources[1] . http://www.livescience.com...(Animals reported to consume their own offspring)[2] . http://health.howstuffworks.com...(Symptoms of being brain dead)
Vegetariaism is Wrong

OK, thankyou for letting me go first. I have a few main points I'd like to adress: 1. Animals eat each other and the idea that we should care for animals by removing a big chunk in our diet is quite a strange concept. 2. I am not talking about eating endangered species like whales, or intelligent animals like dolphins and dog. Cows for example are a great way of supplimenting iron and protein and has 4 stomachs to process it's healthy grass diet taking 24 hours to do so. In that way it is a very clean food that helps your health and is plentiful in numbers. 3. Also, a cow is not the same as a human. We are intelligent and articulate creatures with so much to give unlike cows which help sustain us, reproduce and eat. 4. As long as the animals are killed humanely what is the moral problem, we don't intend for them to suffer and some species are even kept from being extinct by us breeding them to eat them. I believe in caring for the environment, animals and nature in general. It is no moral dilemma to eat an animal and I await for your responce.
Vegetariaism is Wrong

I am trying to say in this that if you don't eat animals because you are allergic, t makes you feel physically sick, you don't like the taste etc. that doen't matter. I would even go as far as to say If you really want to be a vegetarian I would be happy just contentiously disagreeing with you but I find this debate worthy because I disagree with the people who think that I should be a vegetarian because of the moral issue of eating meat and that I am wrong to enjoy and eat a lot of meat with no guilt. Please if you have those views that I should be a vegetarian then please accept this debate. I am a first time debator in this website and would like to add that I would love to have someone accept this request soon and I may not write much, personally I don't have much experience but I doubt I will run out of space. Soo.... what do you think. Oh, and please try to remove as much biases when voting. Oh, and finally, I wrote vegetarianism is wrong as the subject because I do think it's wrong and it is about it. I just hope I didn't confuse anyone into thinking differently from what's written above.
Students should be engaged in extra curricular activities

"Participating in extracurricular activities can place a child under pressure to not only succeed in the activity, but manage and balance his schedule." Time management is a trait that every child must inculcate from a young age. Time management is the first trait that is examined of a person who has just joined a job. The employers cannot afford to have somebody who cannot manage time. I have already mentioned in round 2 that extra curricular activities help develop this time management, which is an advantage. "Participating in extracurricular activities can result in a child having an over-scheduled calendar" Con seems to have repeated a similar point twice Sometimes, sticking only to academics will not fetch a person (especially a school going student) many friends. It is only when they go out there, into the real world, that they meet new people, socialize and make friends. When they meet people and discover shared common interests, that is when they begin to bond! Taking part in group activities is a great way to make friends. Whether it is playing a sport or dancing in a group. The student will meet them regularly and keep in touch, and later, this gives them a sense of attachment and a sense of belonging. It is thus safe to say that taking part in such activities is a pre-requisite for a happening social life. On the same note, inferiority complexes and the lack of self worth arise out of a feeling of non-accomplishment. Many times, children who have not stepped out and tried anything may later get this feeling. After all, an empty mind is a devil"s workshop! If children are involved in many activities, they will not have the time to think negative thoughts. Doing fun stuff like singing, dancing, or playing sports gives them a feeling of self-worth and this raises their self-esteem. They become more aware and acquire more exposure, making them more knowledgeable and having more experience. They become bold and learn how to face life. Over to Con.
Students should be engaged in extra curricular activities

Pressure Participating in extracurricular activities can place a child under pressure to not only succeed in the activity, but manage and balance his schedule. This pressure is increased when the activity is based on a parent's interest or when the child has a type-A personality and feels he must do everything well. It can lead a child to become anxious, distracted and/or emotional, behaviors that can affect other areas of his life. On a related note, some extracurricular activities require a financial commitment that can put pressure on the family budget. Schoolwork Demands A child's schoolwork may suffer from participation in extracurricular activities. Athletic activities and performance clubs (e.g., drama, marching band) are examples of activities that require students to devote a significant amount of time to practicing a craft and preparing for performance. Games and performances, in and of themselves, can last for several hours. The time these activities takes up reduces the amount of time a student has to devote to his academic work, something that can be especially problematic for a student who's already struggling in his studies. Overscheduling Participating in extracurricular activities can result in a child having an over-scheduled calendar. Too much structure infringes on a child's ability to simply be, organically find creative ways to spend his time or meet new friends. The child's packed schedule can also affect the entire family by making it difficult for it to spend time together.
Students should be engaged in extra curricular activities

I am not sure how many parents are aware of this fact, but many reputed universities look for a resume that is about more than just academics. They look beyond the grades and marks. How accomplished a prospective student is, is judged on an all round criterion. Skills and activities are thoroughly examined. I think that this awareness must be made widespread, especially for students aspiring to study abroad and even generally, it is better to be versatile. Con has said 'One of the pitfalls of too many extracurricular activities is that child's grades can begin to fall. When time for sleep and homework is reduced, it is almost inevitable that schoolwork quality declines. While the child is in school, maintaining focus on grades is his most important job. If extracurricular activities begin to take over their life, they could even risk not graduating from high school.' Nowadays, it is not just the working people and office-goers that undergo stress. Even young students have fallen pray to this! Competitive exams, competition in the class to come first, weekly tests etc. make the children succumb to stress. Apart from good sleep, extra curricular activities play a key role in busting this stress. They provide the much needed leisure and recreation. They cool the mind down and remove all the tension. There is no solid basis for the fact that extra curricular activities deprive children of their sleep or their time. In fact when you are multi-tasking, you develop better time managerial and prioritizing skills. You will come across many situations where you have to do more than one thing! And this requires time management, which is one of the most important skills everyone should possess. Also, prioritizing is needed to make the right decisions in limited time. Big things should assume importance, in comparison with the insignificant ones. This ability to differentiate the wheat from the chaff is called prioritizing. Participating in many activities will improve the kids" ability to handle different things and take on newer challenges. "Children who have too many extracurricular activities may end up with physical ailments as a result." The topic does not state that students should break their heads over extra curricular activities. One or two of them will be plenty. Over to con.
Students should be engaged in extra curricular activities

While extracurricular activities can definitely be a positive way for children to become a talented musician or athlete, they can also seriously detract from the quality of their childhood. One of the pitfalls of too many extracurricular activities is that child's grades can begin to fall. When time for sleep and homework is reduced, it is almost inevitable that schoolwork quality declines. While the child is in school, maintaining focus on grades is his most important job. If extracurricular activities begin to take over their life, they could even risk not graduating from high school. Children who have too many extracurricular activities may end up with physical ailments as a result. Some these can include physical injury,sickness and fatigue. Stress from high expectations from themselves, coaches, friends, the competition and teachers can also lead to other health concerns. Students should be allowed to focus upon subjects that will help them with their future career.
Students should be engaged in extra curricular activities

The adage "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" has acquired a lot of significance today. This is because today"s kids are told to "Play less and study more! " Kids today are forced to get very high GPAs (Grade Point Averages) or secure very high percentages (read unrealistically high! ). Thanks to the high cut offs in most of the colleges and universities. Come exams and children go through a hell of a time, leaving them no time for anything other than studies. The curriculum and syllabus framed is so vast that children don"t find the time to pursue their hobbies seriously. Schools and colleges emphasize on students getting good grades and very high marks, all in a bid to get recognition! They are all result oriented. Students find school nightmarish because of all the pressure and the anxiety. Why are we burdening them at such a young age? The realm of education is transforming from boon to bane, given the current circumstances! If it is slightly altered, from a broader perspective, it would be perfectly conducive. Gone are the days when kids would happily play outside their homes! Now you can only see them poring over books or hooked to the internet! Agreed, academics plays a vital role in the kids" future. I"m not of the view that academics must be neglected. It is very important that we do well academically. Knowledge is one"s greatest possession. But that should not let the extra curriculars take a back seat! Both are equally important. They are needed for recreation. Otherwise, the very purpose of education stands defeated. Parents and teachers should take active interest in encouraging children to participate in extra curricular activities.
The 1,001 Inventions Tour is a Fraud & The Golden Age is a Myth

What Caliph Omar said was, "I will make a mill for you which is not like the others." Roman empire was once an Islamic empire after Jesus (PBUH) was lifted to the heaven as Emperor Constantine the Great converted his religion to the religion left by Jesus. I didn't say that Muslims were the first to make medicines but they found out the cure for many diseases which previously considered incurable. Jerusalem was the first Qiblah of Muslims and Mecca is the second. If my information is not wrong it was not until 2 AH (625 AD) when Allah ordered Mohamed (PBUH) to face towards Mecca to pray. Islam brought peace and justice to the world. Islam raised the level of women in a society. If Islam is spread by sword why there are 14 million christians in Saudi Arabia. Islam gave the freedom to the people to practice their own religions as they were never forced to convert to Islam. I never supported ISIS neither do I now nor will I ever. Members of ISIS are not true Muslims. Islam never support violence. Don't judge a car by it's driver. You can say what ever you want but remember in the end Islam will always triumph over all others.
The 1,001 Inventions Tour is a Fraud & The Golden Age is a Myth

1) Wind mill was not built for a Persian Caliph, it was built under the order of the Caliph Omar for a Persian. Plus Caliph Omar was not assassinated by a Muslim slave but by a Persian slave. 2) Before Islam people thought that the Sky, Earth, Rivers, Oceans, and Stars were gods. It was Muslims who separated the different types of plants and studied about them. It was Muslims who built observatories and studied about the stars. It was Muslims who made irrigation systems to water their crops. 3) Muslims discovered the diameter of the Earth and the distance from the North pole to the South pole in the first place. 4) Muslim scientists were the one of the first to make the modern medicines. The book of medicines written by Ibn Sina alone is a fact to prove it. 5) The Koran never said that the Earth is flat. Also to face towards Mecca the Earth doesn't need to be flat. If the Earth is flat there will be unbelievably strong storms, moreover, had the Earth been flat the sea level will be 12 km above the land. 6) In every humans back there is a bone which will never be destroyed and it will be used to resurrect all humans at the "Day of Judgement". 7) Modern science proves that the Embryo (Zygote) is at first like blood. When an unfertilised Zygote is destroyed the menstruation of a woman happens. So the Zygote it self is blood. 8) If there is no barrier between Fresh water an salt water, why the colour of both is not mixed. Surely if what you say is true the should not change immediately, it will become lighter and lighter until it finally fades away. 9) Islam did not spread by sword the history proves it. Islam spread fast because the Non-Muslims found out the behavior of the Muslims great and wanted to be a part of it. Muslims never forced Non-Muslims to convert to Islam. I challenge you to tell me which Muslim warrior spread Islam in Malaysia, Indonesia, UK, USA, Canada, Russia, Germany, France, Somalia, Belgium, Netherlands, Maldives and many others. 10) The discoveries of Muslims is the basis of the most of the achievements of today. If Muslims are united under a one leader (Caliph) the world will see our true power. You can say that about Muslims because the Great Britain and its allies separated the Islamic world after the World War 1. 11) I agree some of the books were translated but most of them were written by the own hands of Muslims. 12) The science of Greek was only a philosophy not real. All of there inventions were the work of someone else.
The 1,001 Inventions Tour is a Fraud & The Golden Age is a Myth

Muslims invented many things and there knowledge was much more than others in the golden age (750 AD - 1258 AD). In 1258 when Baghdad fell to invading mongols all books and scripture of muslims were taken away libraries were burned down. To prove you that muslims made great discoveries, in 1000 AD the library of muslims with the most number of books had more than 400000 books while at the same time the library of christians with the most number of books had only 1800 books. So it is the knowledge of muslims which was stolen by mongols which gave west their current position.