I'll debate you on the general existence of any given god.
But I won't debate you on the contents of any holy book, given that I have no interest whatsoever in delving into said material.

(March 5, 2014 at 8:23 pm)discipulus Wrote:

(March 5, 2014 at 8:21 pm)pocaracas Wrote: You're just yearning to debate someone about anything, by now, aren't you?

What do you want to debate?

I generally leave it up to my debate partner to make suggestions. I do so because I would want someone to extend the same courtesy to me.

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(March 5, 2014 at 8:22 pm)futilethewinds Wrote: Please pick a subject before inviting people to take part in a debate.

I generally leave it up to my debate partner to make suggestions. I do so because I would want someone to extend the same courtesy to me.

Answer this question first: What person did the talking serpent in the Garden of Eden represent?

(March 5, 2014 at 8:44 pm)futilethewinds Wrote: I doubt anyone's going to agree to a debate without knowing what they are agreeing to debate FIRST.

I agree with you.

That is why I am waiting for someone to suggest a topic.

Traditionally speaking, the one who wants a debate is the one who suggests a topic.

(March 5, 2014 at 8:47 pm)pocaracas Wrote: I'll debate you on the general existence of any given god.
But I won't debate you on the contents of any holy book, given that I have no interest whatsoever in delving into said material.

How would we debate the general existence of any given god?

You need to explain to me what you mean when you use the phrases: general existence and any given god.

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(March 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm)futilethewinds Wrote: Traditionally speaking, the one who wants a debate is the one who suggests a topic.

Traditionally speaking or not, I am extending the opportunity for someone to suggest a topic. As I stated earlier, I would want someone to do the same for me.

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(March 5, 2014 at 8:48 pm)Wyrd of Gawd Wrote:

(March 5, 2014 at 8:23 pm)discipulus Wrote: I generally leave it up to my debate partner to make suggestions. I do so because I would want someone to extend the same courtesy to me.

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I generally leave it up to my debate partner to make suggestions. I do so because I would want someone to extend the same courtesy to me.

Answer this question first: What person did the talking serpent in the Garden of Eden represent?

This thread was created with the intent of providing a medium in which to discuss possible debate topics.

If you can formulate the above into a concise debate topic, then I will interact with it.

For Pete's sake....assert something you believe, debate it in the open for a while, find a good sparing partner and YOU challenge THEM to a debate. That's how it's done.

(March 5, 2014 at 8:40 pm)discipulus Wrote:

(March 5, 2014 at 8:38 pm)pocaracas Wrote: In the end... either you presuppose there's a god, or you realize you have no evidence for it.
There, debate finished, good night! :p

That is a false dichotomy which is an informal fallacy.

Perhaps if you can suggest a third option so as to demonstrate the dichotomy, instead of simply asserting it and claiming victory, you might find people more willing to trust your honesty and engage you in debate.

Maybe not, but isn't it worth the effort?

(March 5, 2014 at 9:18 pm)ChadWooters Wrote: For Pete's sake....assert something you believe, debate it in the open for a while, find a good sparing partner and YOU challenge THEM to a debate. That's how it's done.

That is how you might do it, and that is fine. I however, am not you.

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(March 5, 2014 at 9:25 pm)Stimbo Wrote:

(March 5, 2014 at 8:40 pm)discipulus Wrote: That is a false dichotomy which is an informal fallacy.

Perhaps if you can suggest a third option so as to demonstrate the dichotomy, instead of simply asserting it and claiming victory, you might find people more willing to trust your honesty and engage you in debate.

Maybe not, but isn't it worth the effort?

Since I have not "claimed victory" anywhere in this thread, I will disregard your comment. The third option seems to be obvious, one he failed to mention and one that he should have stated instead of speaking of "evidence" and that is: or presuppose there's no god.

Do you have something in mind you would like to debate?

(March 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm)discipulus Wrote:

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(March 5, 2014 at 8:47 pm)pocaracas Wrote: I'll debate you on the general existence of any given god.
But I won't debate you on the contents of any holy book, given that I have no interest whatsoever in delving into said material.

How would we debate the general existence of any given god?

You need to explain to me what you mean when you use the phrases: general existence and any given god.

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(March 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm)futilethewinds Wrote: Traditionally speaking, the one who wants a debate is the one who suggests a topic.

Traditionally speaking or not, I am extending the opportunity for someone to suggest a topic. As I stated earlier, I would want someone to do the same for me.

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(March 5, 2014 at 8:48 pm)Wyrd of Gawd Wrote: Answer this question first: What person did the talking serpent in the Garden of Eden represent?

This thread was created with the intent of providing a medium in which to discuss possible debate topics.

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If you can formulate the above into a concise debate topic, then I will interact with it.

If you can't answer that question you lack sufficient understanding to have a serious debate. All of your statements will therefore be shallow and without substance.

(March 5, 2014 at 10:46 pm)Wyrd of Gawd Wrote:

(March 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm)discipulus Wrote:

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How would we debate the general existence of any given god?

You need to explain to me what you mean when you use the phrases: general existence and any given god.

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Traditionally speaking or not, I am extending the opportunity for someone to suggest a topic. As I stated earlier, I would want someone to do the same for me.

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This thread was created with the intent of providing a medium in which to discuss possible debate topics.

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If you can formulate the above into a concise debate topic, then I will interact with it.

If you can't answer that question you lack sufficient understanding to have a serious debate. All of your statements will therefore be shallow and without substance.

Seems to me you're trying to feel out a rival, you're trying to make sure you want get run into the ground, just pick a subject you're comfortable with and give it a fling.

GC