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The world should be making a transition to renewable energy rather than using fossil fuels

Humanity as a species is working itself into complete destruction by the use of fossil fuels. The use of fossil fuel ends up polluting the Earth and contributes to negative global phenomenon such as global warming. Scientific research has shown that average yearly temperature increases in relation to the amount of carbon in our atmosphere (1). We need to move into using renewable energy sources that are efficient and effective so that we don't deplete the Earth of non-renewable resources and lose the ability to use machines due to the lack of those non-renewable resources. If we do not switch to renewable resources we will end up possibly ending our own existence. 1. https://climate.nasa.gov...
The universe could have been anything.

Thank you for your intellectual and creative arguments. I would like to point out that it states in Genesis 1:27: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Which seems unimportant unless you consider my religions belief that man shall become like God. This link will explain this in full. https://www.lds.org... If you have read through this, this starts to make sense. We can assume that God was once like us, and decided to create us like him, which suggests he could have done otherwise. Sure, it might have been in his interests to create us like him, but why? The way I see it is that once we become like God, we won't be mindless zombie copies. (not actual doctrine) We will have our own personalities. I might create a video game themed world. You might make a world where senses aren't even comparable to ours and we as humans would be instantly obliterated. Maybe when we become like God, we will have more senses than just our five, so we can interact with other dimensions. These are my arguments. Thank you.
The universe could have been anything.

**We all know the basic physics of the universe. However, I, lately have been wondering if it could have been ANYTHING so long as all of the physics worked together.** For all we know, physics itself is abstract, and is just a created system by a God who does not consist from the laws of physics that he created. A video game programmer can give any "rules of physics" to his video game. He does not himself live under these created conditions, nor does He come from them. **Think about it, there was no reason for physics to be the way they were.** There could have been a reason. You say in your next dialogue that you believe in God. Perhaps God had some desire for it to be this exact way. Perhaps physics, as we know physics to be, was one of many prototypes of "natural laws", and God saw this one as "the best" or at least "the most suited to get His desired results". ** I am religious, and I believe god created everything, but could he have made it anyway he wanted?** I would think so. A video game programmer could create a virtual reality or a simulation similar to our reality. He could also have created said reality to consist in a different way. For example, a reality where you see yourself from a helicopter view like in a lot of old arcade and Nintendo games. Your consciousness would exist outside of the body that you control. Another example might be a reality where time and physical matter does not exist, aging never occurs, everything is abstract, there are no emotions, no feelings, just data processing by a conscious mind that can manifest anything abstractly. In said reality, perhaps we absorb numbers and words like food and are literally built up by positive energy being manifested at us. In yet another reality, we could be in the middle of abstract white noise, and the only communication is music and vibrations. And in a final reality, we could all be a hive mind network, and physics could be manipulated simply by changing the binary code in our mind. Suddenly water would consist of unknown elements and be able to dance and walk, and then drop back into a pool of motionless liquid. **Could it have been that physics would be wonky and crazy and mind-bending and so complicated that you couldn't even wrap your head around it? I believe so. It doesn't seem like there is any specific reason for it to be the way it is.** Indeed.
The universe could have been anything.

We all know the basic physics of the universe. However, I, lately have been wondering if it could have been ANYTHING so long as all of the physics worked together. Think about it, there was no reason for physics to be the way they were. I am religious, and I believe god created everything, but could he have made it anyway he wanted? Could it have been that physics would be wonky and crazy and mind-bending and so complicated that you couldn't even wrap your head around it? I believe so. It doesn't seem like there is any specific reason for it to be the way it is.
god doesn't exist

hell is a threat made up by PEOPLE to get people to join their religion not God, so you see a cat right and the cat runs to the mouse what's it going to do, kill it or chase it until it gives up, does the human interfair, no. Jesus died for us, yes God knows he will die, but in the love for us! plus we do have free will, just because he knows what's going to happen it doesn't mean that we can't Auchally choose what we are going to do, have you ever made a discision, well yes obviously. God may know what we will do or think, but that does not mean he chooses our direct thoughts and actions. And there is no Auchal proof of God nor evidence proving he doesn't exist, and God will forgive our sins, when we die we will go to heaven it's simple as that, no matter if you believe or not, God loves us and God exsists.
god doesn't exist

A test of faith seems sort of pointless since god is all-knowing and already knows the end result. And I would feel grateful if somebody died for me. But with Jesus ,it's different. God sends him to DIE for our sins ,even though we sin because of him. What if I made somebody steal by pointing a gun at them and then made somebody die for their crime ,even though I made them do it. And we don't have free will ,since he/she already knows what we're gonna do. But it isn't our choice ,since this supposed "God" already chooses what we believe ,when he creates us. He then sends people to hell for that. And don't say that "He forgives them". He might if you convert before you die. But you go to hell after that ,no doubt. Speaking of hell , Judaism ,which Christianity is from , doesn't mention hell. It wasn't until Christianity that hell came around. Why? To scare others into Christianity. And you might say that Hell not being in the original beliefs is a good thing ,but this would mean God is using threats. If god exists ,he certainly is a sadistic being that shouldn't be worshiped. You have yet to give actual proof ,by the way.
god doesn't exist

He is all knowing, powerful, smart ,E.C.T so he can choose if he wants to be known by the people. I can basically tell you it's a test, a test of faith, a test to show if you can stand the test to prove your faith, also the bible WAS written by people (the disciples) and the bible has survived thousands of years, imagine playing a game of Chinese wispers for thousands of years, there's the people who have a little mistake in their grammer and words, and the people who change the bible on choice for their own benifit or need. And God sent his son to die on earth for US how would you feel if a person was about to shoot a bullet at you and then a person takes the shot for you. And it's the people's choice as I say to pick the way they live, and a little imperfection is good for everyone.
god doesn't exist

What evidence do I have that god DOESN'T EXIST? Well ,that's not how the burden of proof works. You're making the claim that an all-powerful ,all-knowing being exists. It's up to you to prove his existence. I know the title is "God doesn't exist" ,but there's no evidence you have given. And the bible was written by humans ,a series of authors ,actually. So ,if it is written by Humans ,how do we know that it's true? I'm not saying that it's automatically false if a Human writes it ,just saying that it's a book about a sky deity ,with no evidence for him. And what's the guarantee that those kids will to Heaven ,God hasn't been proven ,so what about Heaven? What if they're Muslim? And why do we admire Jesus? God sent his son/him self to earth ,to be killed for humanity. He made people imperfect and makes them go to hell for being imperfect. So ,he kills his son/him self to forgive the people that he created?
god doesn't exist

Does god love the starving Africans? That's not love. You're saying he exists,without giving evidence. And don't say that he has a plan for us. He really doesn't ,because there's no evidence. If I saw evidence ,then I would believe. GOD HAS NO PLAN. And he doesn't love everybody (Because there's no evidence for him). According to the bible ,women should listen to their husbands and gay people should be stoned. The bible says that basic human emotions (Like simply fantasizing about Intercourse and lust) are sins. I would also like to say that there's no evidence that Jesus (Or god ,at all) even exist/existed.
god doesn't exist

So ,you're trying to say that he can lift and not lift it? That's what you're saying ,right? Well ,even if he could go against logic and make a third option ,this god would be evil. And even if he can forgive and Atheist ... I doubt that he would. Ephesians 6:5: "Slaves ,obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling ,as if they were Jesus Christ." The bible just said that slavery is allowed and slaves should obey. Read the old testament ,it's SO MESSED UP. Tales of skinning people ,human sacrifice ,murder. If god exists ,he is a Sadist.
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

RebuttalsImportance of IQ"My Opponent first claims that: "Firstly; the basis for your argument is flawed. Many scientists deny the effectiveness of the IQ". I don't know exactly what his point is here. Although I believe that IQ is a very important for life outcomes, that is not the topic of this debate. This is about the Black-White IQ gap, and it's cause."The reason this is important is because if the IQ test is flawed then asking why black people have a lower IQ than white people is like asking why Super Man can fly and Bat Man can't.You claim: "The IQ test is meant to measure intelligence. And, not all fields require the same intelligence to be an expert in."So; my opponent is admitting that there are different types of intelligence, yet he does not explain how the IQ test attempts to encompass these various intelligences. Regardless; he goes on to say: "I would say that a Physicist of any color is most likely smarter than a Artist of any color (in most cases)". This statement clearly contradicts his statement about there being various intelligences.Evolutionary History"That's because populations built up genetic and physical diversity for some 150,000 years before the fossil record suggests the first pioneers started spreading elsewhere."Yes; this happened for 150000 years BEFORE the first pioneers began to move elsewhere, not after.Black RaceOK; so you're arguing that black people, descended from Africa, have a lower average intelligence than every-one else. You're lucky this argument hasn't been reported yet.Your arguments"Brain Size Differences. Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) find a correlation of brain size with IQ of about 0.40. Larger brains contain more neurons and synapses and process information faster. Race differences in brain size are present at birth. By adulthood, East Asians average 1 cubic inch more cranial capacity than Whites who average 5 cubic inches more than Blacks."This is true. Also; elephants have far larger brains than us. Are you suggesting that black people are stupider than elephants as well?I can't really argue your other points because to argue these points you have to assume the IQ test to be infallible. Until you can prove this to be the case; it doesn't matter what any-one's IQ is.In the mean-time, though, you may care to read this article-- http://abagond.wordpress.com...
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

I accept your challenge. Good luck. Firstly; the basis for your argument is flawed. Many scientists deny the effectiveness of the IQ ( Intelligence Quotient ) test. The BBC 'Horizon' programme claims that the IQ test 'tells half the story... at most.' In an attempt to determine the effectiveness of the IQ test they tested seven different experts-- A super jet pilot, a chess grandmaster, a quantum physicist, a musical prodigy, a dramatist, a Wall Street trader, and an artist. They all got very different scores despite the fact that they're all experts in their own field. The academics came first and the creative came last. This suggests that IQ tests only measure academic intelligence. So; is it fair to say that a white physicist is cleverer than a black artist? http://tiny.cc... All Homo Sapiens Sapiens originated in the Rift Valley in Africa some 50000 years ago. This too suggests that all races have the same intelligence as no great evolutionary change happened after this time. http://tiny.cc... Finally; 'black' isn't a race. Are you suggesting that every-one who has black skin is intelligently inferior or are you suggesting that only black, first generation Africans are intelligently inferior? I look forward to the ensuing debate.
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

This is a debate about Black White IQ differences. I argue that the Black White IQ difference is Significantly Genetic (although not entirely Genetic).Basically, Con needs to argue that Black White IQ differences are almost entirely non geneticThis debate is about Black White IQ differences, however IQ differences between other races and groups can be brought up to support an argument.First Round is for Acceptance Only (as I am not using this round to make any arguments)Feel free to ask any questions or comment... EDIT: Based on Advice from the Comments Section, I have decided to add that there is a documented difference in average IQ scores between Whites and Blacks. It is about 15 points (Whites score about 100, while Blacks score about 85, on average)The reason for this gap is the topic of this debate. http://en.wikipedia.org...
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

As I have the last say I won't write anything that my opponent would want to respond to. I will simply say that my opponent, after three rounds of debating, has not provided any evidence to suggest that there is an 'all round' intelligence and that this can be measured accurately using the IQ test. Therefore any differences in the IQ of different races might as well be non-existent. No proof for the fallibility of the IQ test = no proof for differences in IQ scores.
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

The fact is that this debate was ONLY about the CAUSE of the black-white IQ gap. .. This debate has NOTHING to do with the importance of IQ. .. Although that is a good topic for futured debate. .. My opponent has not responded to a single argument yet. .. As far as the Brain Size thing goes, my opponent says:"Also; you quoted: "Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) find a correlation of brain size with IQ of about 0.40". . 4 what? "This is just basic correlation. .. I will say that my opponent has put NO evidence on the table. In fact, no argument has really been advanced. Instead, he has just tried to change the topic. .. Voting pro is the only logical thing to do. ..
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

Importance Of IQ"My opponent does not understand what I was saying here. My point was that there is one single measure of intelligence (that IQ measures fairly accuratley). Now, you can be an expert in, say, plumbing and not have an extremely high IQ, because it does not take an extraodinary mind to master plumbing. It does, however, take a very smart person to master Physics".And my point was that there is no one test that can measure an 'all 'round' intelligence[1]. You still have not given conclusive evidence that the IQ test can measure an 'all 'round' intelligence. In fact; you haven't even proved that there is an 'all 'round intelligence. If, for example, I entitled a debate 'George Bush Is More Right Wing Than Hitler Was Because He Was Dropped On The Head At Birth' then I would have to start by proving that Bush is, in fact, more right wing than Hitler was. In the same way; you have prove that the IQ test is infallible.Until you can prove these things; people will, by default, vote con as the basis for your argument is unsubstantiated. Evolutionary HistoryYou must prove that there is an all round intelligence and that it can be measured using the IQ test before this can be debated.Black RacePlease refer to the heading 'Importance of IQ'. The reason I accepted the debate was to make sure Pro is forced to prove the infallibility of the IQ test.Brain SizeYou say: "The key issue here is Brain to body ratio... Elephants are huge, this would explain why they can have large brains and not be smarter..." Yet you quote: "Larger brains contain more neurons and synapses and process information faster". A clear contradiction.Also; you quoted: "Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) find a correlation of brain size with IQ of about 0.40". .4 what?Pro's Burden Of ProofPlease refer to the heading: 'Importance Of IQ'.[1] http://tinyurl.com...
Black-White IQ Differences are Significantly Genetic

My point was that there is one single measure of intelligence (that IQ measures fairly accuratley). Now, you can be an expert in, say, plumbing and not have an extremely high IQ, because it does not take an extraodinary mind to master plumbing. It does, however, take a very smart person to master Physics. Evolutionary History The point here is that the out of Africa theory strengthens genetic differences, rather than weakens it. The study I linked to explains:"Race Differences and the Out-of-Africa theory of Human Origins. East Asian-White-Black differences fit the theory that modern humans arose in Africa about 100,000 years ago and expanded northward. During prolonged winters there was evolutionary selection for higher IQ created by problems of raising children, gathering and storing food, gaining shelter, and making clothes. " Black Race"OK; so you're arguing that black people, descended from Africa, have a lower average intelligence than every-one else. You're lucky this argument hasn't been reported yet. "My opponent is trying to say that I should be reported because I am saying that black people have a lower average intelligence than other races in a debate entitled "Black-White IQ differences are significantly genetic". .. Does my opponent even realize what this debate is about. .. If this offends my opponent, he should not have accepted a debate about this topic. .. My ArgumentsThe key issue here is Brain to body ratio. .. Elephants are huge, this would explain why they can have large brains and not be smarter. .. What I have to do in this debate is prove that Black White IQ differences are somewhat genetic. .. that is it. .. "
Should the second amendment be rewritten

Yes, the second amendment should be rewritten; however, only for the purposes of removing any ambiguity regarding the militia provision. Recommendation: "Being necessary for the security of a Free society, and to facilitate the protection of life and property, the Right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." In a world where "standing armies" are essential for defense against global aggression, and understanding that such an army cannot respond (in real time) to every threat that an invading army may pose to the civilian population, the idea of an armed population may serve -- once again -- as a deterrent to such an invasion (recall Admiral Yamamoto's warning against invading the American homeland: "There is a rifle behind every blade of grass.") More realistically, and in light of the current state of the State, an armed population is the most prudent and expeditious means of repelling the very real threat of internal despotism and tyranny. The current administration, while purporting to support a free American society, works more vigerously to enslave us that to promote that freedom. Lastly, when you look at the inner-city crime/murder rate, or even project the "survival of the fittest" mentality that would overrun even the most civilized man in the event of total societal collapse, to disarm any Individual may eventually prove to be a death sentence; and for what, the illusion of safety? Remember the words of Jefferson and Beccaria: "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve [more] to encourage [rather] than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man."
Batman is Better Than Any Superhero in the Justice League

Wow dude. If you have ever picked up a comic, you would know that Batman is not good in H2H. Sure he can fight a mob of people. Can you please find another place where Batman defeated Flash? Becuase all you have is a movie. You have to prepare a fight scene too, we can say that we are in Wayne Manor. If you search up Lady Shiva, it will show you how she has beaten Batman. Connor is the best martial artist in the DC universe. Oh yeah in a Marvel and DC crossover, Captain America and Batman fought. Batman said "It's conviencable that you could beat me" wanna know why? Batman stinks at H2H. What about Wonder Woman? She doesn't have a weakness. How about Lobo, he could just shoot his head off.
Batman is Better Than Any Superhero in the Justice League

Hey man, easy. I said this wasn't a serious debate (although I still like Batman the best) but you don't have to call me a pleb. Now to get on with the "debate".Again, Batman has already beat The Flash technically. Yes I like The Flash, so I am not technically biased, but I still think Batman is better. In Justice League: Doom, Batman's stolen plan of plan b. (his plan for anyone if the justice league were to go rogue) a bomb has been put through The Flash's wrist and if he were to try to vibrate his arm out of the bomb it would go off. He also had only a certain amount of time before it manually exploded. BOOM, Batman (technically) defeats The Flash. Also he could have killed the Martian Manhunter (again, stated in Justice League: Doom). Anyway, now to stop repeating myself. Bruce Wayne is a multimillionaire, and one of the smartest people alive. Hence the nick-name "the world's best detective". His IQ level is 192!!! That's higher than Galileo's and Albert Einstein's! He knows 7 mixed martial arts, and was trained by the league of shadows, one of the most lethally trained groups in the world. I think my boy Brucey has this fight. I was told my usual conclusions made me sound kinda like a try hard by a friend so.. I end my argument.
Batman is Better Than Any Superhero in the Justice League

The Flash, could take Batman soooo easilyThe Flash could beat Batman before he could blink(actually he can run faster than his eyes telling his brain to blink). Literally he can run a atto second can comprehend that? 12 atto seconds was the lowest time recorded by man. Flash, can rip Batmans head off before he can even take out any weapons. Even if he had prep time Flash could so easily rip him in half. He has a punched a person 4000 times in a second! You are such a pleb bro. Read a comic, Batman has lost to a human before, he sucks at h2h too. Connor Hawke, Martian Manhunter, Bane, etc. could easily beat Batman anytime anyday!!!