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  • This House predicts that Pope Leo’s appointment will result into stronger US global presence.

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    Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV, is the recently elected 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the first U.S. pope in the church's history, and he is also a citizen of Peru, where he worked for many years. Pope Leo XIV is known to share some of the same beliefs as Pope Francis, especially in topics concerning the environment and outreach to migrants & the poor.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-05-07

  • This House, as an ordinary believer of a monotheistic religion, would choose to believe in religious pluralism over religious inclusivism.

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    Religious pluralism, for the purposes of this debate, is the belief that the divine is transcendental and unknowable to individuals, and hence all religions are merely equally valid interpretations of the unknowable. Religious inclusivism is the belief that only one religion is correct and true, but individuals who did not have to opportunity to be converted into the one true faith can still attain salvation, if they abide by the moral codes they have.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-07

  • This House predicts that Pope Leo’s appointment will result into stronger US global presence.

    Infoslide

    Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV, is the recently elected 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the first U.S. pope in the church's history, and he is also a citizen of Peru, where he worked for many years. Pope Leo XIV is known to share some of the same beliefs as Pope Francis, especially in topics concerning the environment and outreach to migrants & the poor.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-05-07

  • This House believes that Abrahamic religions should leave the apocalyptic narrative.

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    The apocalypse refers to the end of the world, where everything in this world is completely obliterated. In religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the apocalypse often symbollizes a transition to a new world or realm and a cleanse to all the past sins and trouble. Some religions portray that God’s judgment will come during the day of the apocalypse, and that it is characterized with horrendous atrocities.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-07

  • This House believes that Abrahamic religions should leave the apocalyptic narrative.

    Infoslide

    The apocalypse refers to the end of the world, where everything in this world is completely obliterated. In religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the apocalypse often symbollizes a transition to a new world or realm and a cleanse to all the past sins and trouble. Some religions portray that God’s judgment will come during the day of the apocalypse, and that it is characterized with horrendous atrocities.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-07

  • This House, as an ordinary believer of a monotheistic religion, would choose to believe in religious pluralism over religious inclusivism.

    Infoslide

    Religious pluralism, for the purposes of this debate, is the belief that the divine is transcendental and unknowable to individuals, and hence all religions are merely equally valid interpretations of the unknowable. Religious inclusivism is the belief that only one religion is correct and true, but individuals who did not have to opportunity to be converted into the one true faith can still attain salvation, if they abide by the moral codes they have.

    29th ALSA English Competition High School Debate 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-07

  • This House believes that the tribe should choose the person to be sacrificed by lottery instead of deciding by majority vote

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    There is a prehistoric tribe of about 100 people who sacrifice one member every year for the purposes of a religious ritual. There is no way to disobey this ritual because otherwise God would become angry with the tribe and destroy it completely. God will not retaliate regardless of who dies

    Manchester Schools 2025 📚🏫 · Silver Finals · 2025-05-03

  • Assuming feasibility, This house would elect the Pope through direct voting by all Catholics instead of the papal conclave

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    The papal conclave is the process by which the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church elects a new Pope. It is a gathering of the cardinal electors, convened to choose the Bishop of Rome, the leader of the Catholic Church

    Columbia World Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Novice Semifinal · 2025-05-03

  • Assuming feasibility, This house would elect the Pope through direct voting by all Catholics instead of the papal conclave

    Infoslide

    The papal conclave is the process by which the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church elects a new Pope. It is a gathering of the cardinal electors, convened to choose the Bishop of Rome, the leader of the Catholic Church.

    Columbia World Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-03

  • B. This house believes that it is in the interest of Buddhist practice to shift away from personal detachment towards political engagement

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    Buddhist tradition teaches that suffering arises from attachment or dependence to worldly things, views, rites, and the self. Buddhists believe that by following these teachings, they may eventually achieve the spiritual goal of nirvana, an enlightenment which extinguishes their passions and attachments. There is a school of thought that believes that delaying nirvana to help other beings escape from suffering is a noble goal.

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-02

  • A. This house prefers the next Pope to prioritise Catholic orthodoxy over liberation theology

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    In Catholicism, liberation theology interprets Christian teachings through the lens of social justice, with a strong focus on the liberation of the poor and oppressed. It views structural inequality as a form of sin. The late Pope Francis was an avid proponent of liberation theology, in particular through his critiques of capitalism, support of refugees and migrants, and outreach to social movements worldwide. In contrast, traditional Catholic orthodoxy refers to the mainstream, long- established interpretation of Catholic doctrine and theology. It emphasises individual spiritual salvation from sin, obedience to Church hierarchy, and moral conduct over interactions with worldly affairs.

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-02

  • A. This house believes that hell is empty

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    Universal salvation (universalism) is the belief that every individual, regardless of faith or morality, is eventually saved when they die and will go to heaven. Universalists therefore believe "hell is empty."

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-02

  • C. This house would try to reform your current religion

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    You are a high-ranking member of a global organised religion with significant resources and followers. By divine revelation, you have discovered that God is real, and that His real will and intent - albeit benevolent - is one that significantly deviates from the teachings of your organised religion. You cannot demonstrate that this revelation is objectively true to anyone else, although you may still attempt to convince them of it.

    Malaysia Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-02

  • This house prefers a world in which iconoclasm was the dominant belief in the Christian world

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    Iconoclasm is the belief that the use of religious images (specifically images depicting god, prophets or people) are heretical and should be destroyed. During the 8th-9th century CE, Iconoclasm rose to prominence in the Eastern Roman Empire, with thousands of religious images being destoryed during this time.

    Ottawa Round Robin 2025 · Round 3A · 2025-04-26

  • This house prefers a world where all religions have the goal of self-annihilation.

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    For the purposes of this debate, "self-annihilation" refers to a state of being where one rejects their ego and sense of Self, and worldly desires and attachments. This is usually so that one can eventually become fully in touch with God/a god/the Divine/the Universe.

    49th Mindanao Parliamentary Debate Championship · College Semifinals · 2025-04-26

  • This house, as the Holy See, would recognize the "Misa ng Sambayanang Pilipino" as a valid Catholic liturgical rite.

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    The "Misa ng Sambayanang Pilipino" is a Catholic liturgical rite that aims to integrate Filipino culture and customs. Differences from the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite (the "ordinary mass") include the use of a "palayok" as the incense burner; dancing during the liturgy; and communion being given to the elderly first, with the mass presider receiving communion last. This rite is sparingly used and currently does not have the approval of the Holy See.

    49th Mindanao Parliamentary Debate Championship · College Semifinals · 2025-04-26