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Islam VS Christianity

Quran (2:216) - "Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not." (Just thought I'd start out with a cheerful quote from the Qur'an!) Think of the trinity like this- God split his spirit into The Spirit, God, and Jesus. Of course Jesus prays, and calls God his "Father" because God created him, and Jesus was a human like everyone else. God brought Jesus down as a chance to come to the mortal world and let his power help the people directly through the people! Also for your whole "1 1 1=1, or 1 1 1=3? Which makes more sense?" thing? I notice you didn't put any pluses or anything, so I'll add something for you- 1x1x1=1 or 1x1x1=3. Which makes more sense now? The main special thing about Jesus is his complete and utter devotion to God, something that no other human was/is capable of! So yes, he is special! We understand Jesus was on the cross!!!!! We have a whole dedicated to that last week of Jesus's life, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. We go from celebrating to mourning to celebrating. We are so grateful that Jesus died for our sins, and wear the cross to celebrate the fact that the cross is now empty and that the Christ is risen! The reason that our God is more lenient in forgiving is that our God loves us and understands and doesn't expect us to be perfect. Think of any kid who's ever had a bad habit- the parent says, "Don't do that anymore, ok?" and the kid says, "ok. I won't." and then, the kid never does it again in their life! Right? No! You can't just say "Ok. I will stop, forever more." For some things, you can! But a lot, you can't, and our God understands that! So about Islamic promotion of violence- take, first the quote at the top where your God says, pretty much, "Violence is what you need. I don't care if you don't think so, it's true." Another one is, Qur'an (3:151) - "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority". This one is aimed at polytheists, and also Christians, because they believe in the Trinity! I get why you're skeptical of the trinity, seeing as you've probably grown up being taught this. The only thing is, do you really believe this? Can you truthfully say that you want to cast terror into my heart because I have different religious beliefs than me? I mean, I'm sorry, but this is way over the top! And, also here's a quote from my bible about the pure bible- 2 Tim 3:16: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,"
Islam VS Christianity

For your first point: Have you ever heard of the all powerful leading something by only themselves? IT'S CALLED A DICTATORSHIP. Is that was Islamic religion is? That's how it appears from the outside! And also, it isn't that God is the father, and than there is a son and a holy spirit, but that God is the father, the son, and the holy spirit. He is all of them! He did not he did not simply forgot "our sins and move on", because he couldn't. It's like if I said, "Oh, look at that. You want _____ for your birthday? Oh, well I can't pay for that yet, so I better get to work raising money!" And then you come along 5 minutes later and ask why I don't have it yet! Now for the second: The amazing part about Jesus was his connection to the father, not how he was born! And you compare Jesus to Adam and Eve? Yes, of course they're the son and daughter of God, WE ALL ARE! Just think of Jesus as the chosen one, instead of especially his son or something! The Third: I just covered that! ^^^^ Fourth: The key point you're missing is- it's an empty cross!!! The empty cross is a symbol of great joy and love for us, because it represents how Jesus rose from the dead and came back to us! Fifth: You know what? We know! We know that it may seem unfair, and Jesus knew it to. He asked the Lord if there was any other way, but there wasn't. And he went through with it any ways! He suffered and died, was mocked and abused, and he did it for us. All of us. The sixth: James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Revelation 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Now for my points: First: Your Allah (I hope I spelled that right) is nothing like a God we Christians are blessed to have watching over us. Our God says that if you come back after you sin and ask for forgiveness, he will forgive you. Your god is sometimes as bad as a human, who demands people to bow to him and please his vanity. Second: Your Qur'an is called the most holy and truthful book, yet what's in between the covers is pages full of violence and death! Please prove to me that this book is truly holy and beautiful.
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

This debate has been like banging my head against a brick wall. You have not read any of the arguments given, nor have you made any attempt to even rebut mine. All you are doing is bleating the same old cry. which has been refuted numerous times- too many to count. You now have the cheek to suggest that my esteemed peers on DDO are 'sheep' who 'do not know a good idea when you see one' That goes beyond Ad Hominem. Thank you to the voters in advance, and I hope you vote for the side of reason and logic. Thank you to shakuntala for participating, and vote Prosecution! kfc.
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

cons previous post just supports my point "it seems to be completely different if you are a somebody ie (sic) K-Rowling then you can come on DDO and promote your book and not be disparaged or disliked' as I said what would good for JK Rowling should be good for me if JK Rowling can post a debate about her new book-self promotion and not be disparaged then I can post and not be disparaged also
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

You did not actually read your debate with oculus_de_logica, did you. That defense is useless, as he has demolished it. I'd just like to quote the final round, which completly takes apart your argument. '1A : SPAM is according to definition irrelevant or unsolicited. 2A: DDO is a debating website 3A : Thus, Debates are relevant 4A: Debates have to have a topic that is discussable in order to be of any value. 5A : Thus, we deduct from 3A that only discussable topics are relevant. 6A: 1A thus tells us that discussable topics are not spam. 1B : Rowling is a famed author 2B : Rowling has a vivid, popular collection of work that has a wast world associated. 3B : Said work is already discussed widely on DDO without her own intervention. 4B : hence, her work is discussable 5B : as concluded in 6A discussable topics are not spam and thus Rowling would not be spamming. 1C : Dean is not a famed author 2C: Dean does not have a vivid, popular collection of work that has a wast world associated 3C: Said work is not discussed at all on DDO without his intervention, as showed. 4C: hence, his work is not discussable 5C: If it is not discussable it is not relevant as a debate and thus is spam. If we move on with the same train on the topic of self promotion 1D : Rowling is a famed author 2D : Rowling has a vivid, popular collection of work that has a wast world associated. 4D : If Rowling would come here she would already be known, and as such her work would not need to be promoted. 5D : If it does not need to be promoted she can always leave out the link to said work 6D: since 2D she can still debate someone without advertising the work as shown by 5D 7D: 6D shows us that Rowling can debate her book here without needing to promote it herself. 1E: Dean is not a famed author 2E : Dean does not have a vivid, popular collection of work that has a vast world associated. 4E : If Dean would come here he would not be known and would need to promote his work in order for anyone to be able to discuss it. 5E : If it does need to be promoted he can never leave out the link to said work 6E: since 2E he can not debate someone without advertising the work as shown by 5E 7E: 6E shows us that Dean can not debate his book here without needing to promote it himself' (Thank you to oculus_de_logica) I think this shows conclusively that you ARE spamming. As usual, shakuntala crumbles in the face of the facts. As I was writing this, he had recently posted http://www.debate.org... this debate. At least have the courtesy to refrain from spamming while you are actually debating with me! I'd just like to clarify the BoPs. Me: I must prove that 1. shakuntala is not an asset to this site. 2. He must stop self-promoting himself. You must prove that 1. Self-promotion (in an annoying way) is good. My point for this round is your attempt to use your own say-so as proof 'Australias leading erotic poet colin leslie dean shows mathematics proves' Really?
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

pro replys to my comment "'it seems to be completely different if you are a somebody ie (sic) K-Rowling then you can come on DDO and promote your book and not be disparaged or disliked' by saying "Your analogy is irrelevant. JK Rowling is not on DDO." pro is just avoiding my point to be clear "if" JK Rowling just happened to post a debate about her new book-self promotion -and not be disparaged then "it seems to be completely different if you are a somebody ie (sic) K-Rowling then you can come on DDO and promote your book and not be disparaged or disliked' as I said what would good for JK Rowling should be good for me if JK Rowling can post a debate about her new book-self promotion and not be disparaged then I can post and not be disparaged also
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

Ok. Your honors, I would like to draw attention to the debate quoted by shakuntala. I feel no need to disprove his assertions, as oculus_de_logica already has, in my view. 'what seems to be the problem is really two things 1)people just dont like colin leslie dean work so they will just try and disparage him' That is not why. The reason we wish to ban you is the fact that you post a debate a day with your own poetry. http://www.debate.org... That debate above, I'd like to draw attention to the 2nd round. It is plain that not only have you aroused the ire of a number of users on this site, you have abused the trust that they put in you. 'it would be a completely different reaction if they like his work' You need to prove this, not me. 'colin leslie dean is a no body -so people will just try and disparage him' Incorrect. How many users on this site actually are a 'somebody', with fame. 'it seems to be completely different if you are a somebody ie (sic) K-Rowling then you can come on DDO and promote your book and not be disparaged or disliked' Your analogy is irrelevant. JK Rowling is not on DDO. The last time I checked, this was a debating website, not a self-promotion one. This is just a debate I picked randomly The United States should substantially reduce or remove manditory minimum sentencing guidlines Your debate: This poem "Autobiography-Of-A-Pthirus-Pubis" (by you) is full of beautiful imagery and lyrical lines. I rest my case.
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

I accept the trail 1) all I have done on DDO is submit for debate some works of colin leslie dean of gamahucher press you can view download for free his books from http://www.scribd.com... or the home page of gamahucher press http://gamahucherpress.yellowgum.com... 2) as in another debate http://www.debate.org... I have pointed out no one one would accuse -JK-Rowling- of spam self promoting her new book if se was on DDO so the same must apply to me again then if that is so then JK Rowling' debating her new book is also SPAM SPAM is self promoting advertising so why can it be acceptable for J K Rowling to promote debate her new book but not acceptable if colin leslie dean does it I argue if it is bad for one ie colin leslie dean then it is bad for the other ie JK Rowling conclusion I have nothing different from JK Rowling' debating her new book-which no one one would accuse -JK-Rowling- of spam self promoting what seems to be the problem is really two things 1)people just dont like colin leslie dean work so they will just try and disparage him it would be a completely different reaction if they like his work 2) colin leslie dean is a no body -so people will just try and disparage him it seems to be completely different if you are a somebody ie K-Rowling then you can come on DDO and promote your book and not be disparaged or disliked
Mock Trial: the user shakuntala

pro says "This debate has been like banging my head against a brick wall. You have not read any of the arguments given, nor have you" you have not told us why Rowling could debate her new book on DDO and not be called a self promoter or explained why when I do what Rowlings could do I am called a self promoter but Rowlings is not thus voters pro has not defended his position thus logically if the world was not full of sheep I should win
The Bible Has Contradictions

Just to inform everyone I just enrolled to my college...;) Okay, since we have very limited space I'll try my best to keep my answers short... ----------------------------------------- Replies to Rebuttals 1) I must contend that saying the bible should not be taken literally or scientifically is an inadequate argument... >>I must answer that it is not an inadequate argument, for the basis for contradictions to be proven, is to make sure that the statements being presented are within the context of the author's original intention/message. Example is Land of the Rising Sun, or what we call Japan. Land of the Rising Sun in a literal sense contradict with the basic scientific law, because it does not "RISE" on a certain land, but rather the earth revolves around it. Therefore we cannot interpret or understand "Land of the Rising Sun" as a literal statement for it would contradict with the basic laws of science. However if we were to take it as a poetical/literalistic statement, there would be no contradictions with any other scientific laws. The same way with the Bible...It's supposed "contradictions" statements would of course contradict if taken out of context, or out of the author's original intention. 2) On this matter I know certain Biblical verses, which sadly I cannot provide right NOW, and since the time remaining is very short I request you if you could wait for my answers in the comments section :) I would try to answer all of your arguments in 1-2 weeks time in the comments section. I would answer them not for the sake of points or anything just to have a nice, formal and to finish the debate...as I said i just started my schooling so my time is very limited, but I would answer them within 1-2 weeks... If my opponent the initiator of this debate allows this, then Thank You, if not. I am forfeiting the debate as to give honor to where honor is due. To freedo tnx for a great Debate I'll try to answer them informally in the comments section if you allow them. To the voters, vote whichever you think is right...God Bless ~dabsq
The Bible Has Contradictions

This is my first time in using debate. org so go easy on me ;) -------------------------------------------- The arguments my opponent used are just links referring to Wikipedia, on the Bible and on its contradictions. And as we all know Wikipedia can be both a reliable and unreliable source of fact, for it could be altered although unnoticed by the public. And so I would like to request my opponent to use references and links from other websites throughout this debate, as I would do the same. My opponent also posted 2 links, that are quite broad when we come to discussing the contradictions of the Bible, and if they really are contradictions. And so in this I would like my opponent to post his set of arguments first before I start answering them. I request that he would be posting them specifically, and by specific I mean that he would be listing the "contradictions" that are said to be found on the Bible. Post: 1) The Verses that seem to be contradicting 2) Bible Version used 3) Why did it contradict from his Point of View We are not discussing whether the Bible is authentic or not. .. just discussing on its supposed contradictions Thanks ~dabsq
middle schools giving kids hippa act against there parents

Thanks for the debate. And thanks for you quick response time, much appreciated. Wish the best to you. To conclude, first address Con’s point Okay, Con did not ask for clarification of my arguments, which were accurately cited as well as accurately summarized the law [with facts and evidence]. Con fixated on a problem with a local school system and concentrated on signing forms. Con could have perhaps provided say; information related to this specific school system, provided links to forms and policies in question but did not. To Con’s question: “Can you tell me how many teachers / superintendents had their kids sign this form[?]” No, given that Con did not provide a way to verify the form exists, so it be impossible to answer the question, not to mention whether the concerns are true or fabricated. Finally, rebuttal to Con: FORMS DO NOT EFFECT COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW If the teachers and superintendents children attend the same school as yours they would have to comply regardless, it is a federal law. The forms as I mentioned are like other forms signed from field trips to, or overnight travel, or anything else—meaning they are used for record keeping. Forms usually will stipulate all kinds of things, but they are NOT LEGALLY BINDING documents. They are not related to the law or compliance. They are completely irrelevant, even if no one signed the form it would not matter because the school system would still have to comply with federal law. So Vote for Pro for the following reason: Pro provide information about the legal statutes. Pro provided evidence Pro provided the website where the law and regulatory codes are pushed and available Pro make an effort to demonstrate that law is reasonable. Two final point As iterated several, several, several times the only time a school is not obligated to release information is in the event a counselor or representative of the school suspects abuse, whether sexual or violent against a minor. That is what the law states and what the federal regulatory explicitly state. Finally, Con did not offer a single piece of evidence that could be verified or accessed. Moreover, Con did not address the legal framework for HIPAA. Con’s only points involved forms and a problem with a local school system. But again, forms are irrelevant. They don’t matter. They don’t matter at all and have nothing to do with HIPAA. Second, the Department of Health & Human Services can investigate any violation of the law and has a very simple way to file a complaint on their website. So Pro engaged in a debate about HIPAA and Con argued about forms and a local school system. Vote for Pro! Thanks again for the debate. Again, I please do not take my criticism of the arguments as a personal criticism. I hope everything works out for your family. I would definitely contact the Department of Health & Human Services to report a violation. Or call your local newspaper because if the school is systematically breaking or deviating from the law that would be something a reporter would want to look into. Best.
middle schools giving kids hippa act against there parents

Like i said my brother ( hippa ) not " HIPPA ".... You see where you fall short of the true debate? Privacy is that of one self and not that of a group when boiled down to a minor / an idivisual who cannot sign print or even be taught on forms or FORM like the one we are debating on. Reality is based on actual facts when lived it. Not whats being read from a book or copied off computer and then pasted on screen. Seems like you too have been brain washed along with many others in this same situation. Can you tell me how many teachers / superintendents had their kids sign this form
middle schools giving kids hippa act against there parents

Well all your talking about is nothing but what your taking from a book your reading. Thats 1 Number two your speaking more of a situation you know nothing about being the fact that you speak more for teachers rather than posing the truth as a parent and not that of a relative of a teacher or school staff. There never has to be a law suit for 1 and again for 2 who in the mental confusion would allow their child to be brain washed by the ones we pay to teach?
middle schools giving kids hippa act against there parents

I agree in some what of your arguments torwards mine. But again a child cannot sign or be forced to sign anything with out parent or parents or even a relative. This law is now going into use to protect the schools against law suits that can and may and will occur due to the nature the child is a child or minor however you prefer to say it. Its not there to protect the child and at the same time who gave the school rights to over turn our priorities over our kids?
middle schools giving kids hippa act against there parents

I walked into my daughters school for a mmeeting to just be hit with a counselor telling me that theres certain things we can't discuss due to my OWN child signing the hippa form against her parents. When i asked the counselor who gave her per permission to allow a minor to sign such form without talking to parents first, she litterly giggled in our face and said the school has that right against parents. Now all my wife and i wanna do is find damn good lawyer to appeal schools addiction on brain washing students against there parents rights on knowing bout there child. God forbid a stranger to the child trues something on school grounds we won't know because thats how the schools protect their reputation. Im sorry to those who believe that that was a good idea but think bout it! That could be your child going through something at school and because of this hippa form you'll never know
animal testing ought to be discontinued

"If you want to test cosmetics, why do it on some poor animal who hasn't anything? They should use prisoners who have been convicted of murder or rape instead." -Ellen DeGeners V: Equality VC: Justices for istitution 1. Why we need to stop animal testing. My first point is that animals are not the same as humans. We react differently in every situation. Also our bodies are very different. Here are some facts on animal testing. https://www.dosomething.org... 2. How they test on animals. This website should provide some answers you are looking for. http://www.planet-science.com... They take these animals and hurt them. There is also a video from a doctor from Great Britian. Animal testing is very bad. 3. What A: Animals test. http://www.animalresearch.info... How can you test on animals in hopes that humans react the same? B: Alternatives. The following website has some concerns about animal testing and has some alternatives. http://speakingofresearch.com... Conclusion: These are innocent animals being tested on. People do this to hope to protect humans from diseases. They test them in cruel locations and in even crueler ways. We as humans react differently than animals. There is problems and I have the solution and alternatives to animal testing.
animal testing ought to be discontinued

R1 is acceptance and state what you are trying to prove R2 is values, value criterion, definitions, and the overall case R3 is rebuttal R4 is closing remarks I have started this debate. I aim to prove that animal testing is cruel and should be discontinued. I would like to thank my opponent for accepting, my commentators for helping, and also my judges for helping us test our skills and improve on them. With all said let the debate begin!