Christianity, in it's extreme form and in general, is detrimental to society.

I would ask, again, that my opponent would structure his debate as to make it easier for me to refute his points. I will resort to the structure of my last argument. 1.) "You said that my first claim was wrong. "Christianity is not detrimental, but actually supportive of our economy" was just my resolution. My whole speech was basically talking about it." This is incorrect. None of your speech referenced the economy at all I don't think my opponent fully understands what an economy is. An economy, as stated by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is "the management of household or private affairs and especially expenses" or " the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period; also : an economic system". My opponent did not even mention currency or goods or anything of economic importance in any part of his arguments. 2.) You also said that my argument ( which was our society is doomed without Christianity) used an editorial which was unreliable. I do feel that an editorial is an unreliable source. That particular editorial had no relevant data, nor did it contain any source-able material. An editorial is an opinion, most often written by an outside source, someone who doesn't work for the paper (as it was in your case. In fact, a subtitle of that section of the Daily Telegraph was "Personal View"). Editorials are not created "so that people know what's happening". They are merely opinions that newspapers publish for entertainment. I would also like to state that the person who wrote the article was not a reporter for the Telegraph. And that, for future reference, my opponent not determine the amount of research a writer did by the amount they write. 3.) You explained why the Western Civilization was actually born of ideas. Yes, the Western Civilization was born of ideas, BUT Christianity basically created Western Civilization. I see no basis of this. I still resolve my point that Christianity was merely a strong influence, not the actual agent behind the creation of Western Civilization. I would also like to point out that Christianity didn't really form the foundation of science, unless you would like to count those who did not believe what was in the bible and decided to research answers for themselves; if that is your case, then I agree. I also agree that Christianity was a force in ending slavery, building schools, and hospitals, and orphanages. However, it did not enhance the role of women; it hindered it. It also held back schoos, and encouraged and supported discrimination. Also, I only say that Christianity was behind the ending of slavery because abolitionists primarily came from that background. The Bible itself actually condones and supports slavery. Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be blasphemed. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are members of the church; rather they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties. Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness, is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words. From these come envy, dissension, slander, base suspicions, and wrangling among those who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. (1Tim. 6:1-5) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ; not only while being watched, and in order to please them, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. (Eph. 6:5-6) Tell slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to talk back, not to pilfer, but to show complete and perfect fidelity, so that in everything they may be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Savior. (Titus 2:9-10) Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. (1Pet. 2:18-29) Those are direct Bible verses. You may look them up. 4.) My argument meant that without Christianity, 78.4% of the U.S. Population will not find their right, comfortable religion. This is bad because many people will not find a suitable religion even though they want to find one ( making the U.S. citizens sad). That is another weak point that my opponent has made, and also poorly worded. If I am deciphering it correctly, he is saying that if there was no Christianity, no one in the United States would be able to find ... Christianity? And this is bad because it would make them sad? If I am interpreting this correctly all I must say is that if there was no Christianity, those seeking religion would just fall on another religion. The case is weak. That's almost like saying that meat is mandatory in our society because a lot of people eat meat, and if it wasn't there they would be "sad". If they had not experienced meat (Christianity) in the first place, they would not need it, and would fall on the many alternative veggies (other religions). 5.) I think my opponent copied and pasted a wrong part. He accidentally put his own argument thinking that it was my argument... I didn't. 6.) "Yes, couple of rules they did not want, but most of the Bible's rules are helpful. The commandments states you shall not steal, lie, murder, and etc. I do not consider that these are bad..." This is the picking and choosing I am referencing. You choose only to follow the sentiments that are expressed in the bible that you deem good and you like, and you ignore the rest of them. The Bible is supposedly holy scripture from God himself, who makes no mistakes. Therefore, every sentiment expressed in that book should be followed to the T, because it cannot be wrong. Correct? 7.) He also stated when the reliance beings to influence economic or public policy in a secular nation, then a problem manifests. Yes, it does, but think about the Great Depression. We survived through it even though U.S. was in a huge chaos. Christianity is not as bad as the Great Depression, so it won't affect much. Readers, think about my argument which was "Christianity created the Western Civilization". I don't quite understand what this is here for. Are you stating that the Great Depression is worse than Christianity, and we managed that, so we can handle Christianity? Please clarify or drop this statement. My opponent still has not answered the questions I posed for him, so I will repeat them, and if he does not answer, assume he has none. Without Christianity, I suppose Western Civilization would have continued down a different track. Possibly for better, and possibly for worse. Your sentiment is weak, however; you are claiming that because Christianity was influential in the formation of Civilization, it is perfect and requires no modifications or any downsizing. If you believe that because something is present and influential in the foundation of a society, it is forever and always beneficial, you are wrong. I would ask you what your position is on slavery? On women having a insignificant and unequal role in society? On education being kept out of reach of the poor? These are all ideals that were essential to the formation of Western Civilization. Do you believe these good? If not, then you must recant you're statement of Christianity being beneficial for society just because it influenced our foundation.