If there is a God, then it is most definately the Christian God.

the debate is not over whether or not there is a God, but whether or not it is the Christian God. Otherwise, it would be "There is a God, and it is the Christian God." My opponent is trying to prove that, "If there is a God, then it is most definitely not hte Christian God.", and I am trying to prove that, "If there is a God, then it is most definitely the Christian God." Further, my opponent's argument against the existence of any God is flawed, too, because of the laws of cause and effect. Every effect has a cause. The existence of the universe is an effect, which then requires a cause. The very laws of the universe are an effect, which requires a cause. I suggest that the Christian God existed before the universe. Any God that creates the universe and determines the laws of the universe would not have to be an observable part of the universe or obey the accept4ed laws of the universe. A god would be above the laws it creates and the universe it creates. The bible is not errant, as I will rebut your claims. Astronomy. The age of the universe as well as its origin is in theory, and one theory cannot disprove another. Further, many interpretations of the bible do not require that the universe be only a few thousands of years old. An all-powerful god could create the universe as if it were millions of years old in no time at all. Archaeology and Geology. While not all evidence of the Old Testament has been found, much of it has. Jericho: http://www.tektonics.org... The crossing of the Red Sea: http://wnd.com... The suggestion that the great flood killed the dinosaurs http://personals.galaxyinternet.net... Geology does confirm that there was a great flood that covered the earth. There is a line of sediment found all over the world that divides dinosaur years and post-dinosaur years. THis could easily be the result of a flood. Brain science. I'm not sure what my opponent is trying to say here. I do not cooncede this point, but I do ask for clarification. Modern Medicine. The bible does not suggest that any rituals be used to cure people of disease. However, the bible told man to avoid animals that were later found to be disease carriers. For example, the Isrealites were told to avoid pig. It is now proven to be the carrier of influenza. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... Psychology. On most occasions, God has not poured out wrath upon individuals, but on groups. God has only done this a few times in the bible. The Christian God has love and compassion as any perfect psychotherapist would. There are man quotes of the bible that describe the nature of the Christian God, and I will source them in later rouns as neccessary. I will elaborate as necessary. Yes, this is a topic that has troubled the mind of man for all of mankind. Pascal's wager was one of the most logical assessments of this question; however, it does not prove anything or make anything certain. Again, the universe requires a God, and the Christian God is most historically accurate. I am often short of time. I posted this argument with barely much time left. I may struggle with time as we progress in this debate. If I fail to post an argument, then I will explain why in my 4th round.