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  • That it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to adopt this position as dogma.

    Infoslide

    "This isn't dogma, just my thought: I like to think of hell as empty. I hope it is." - Pope Francis

    Melbourne Easters 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-21

  • This House Would convert

    Infoslide

    You are a successful orthodox Jewish professional in 15th century Spain who is given an ultimatum by the Inquisitors - renounce your faith and convert to Catholicism, or flee the country with only the goods you can fit on a wagon.

    Imperial Online Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-04-19

  • This House Prefers A World where dominant Christian institutions place a significantly larger emphasis on the Holy Spirit and Mysticism rather than on personified divine entities (e.g. Jesus, Mary, the Saints)

    Infoslide

    In Christianity, the Holy Spirit is the third entity of the Trinity, alongside God and Jesus. The Holy Spirit is not personified in a visual or narrative way, and instead is often depicted as a force or inner presence such as wind or breath, with believers seeking to "live a Spirit-filled and empowered life". The Holy Spirit plays a central role in Christian Mysticism, as it is seen as the divine presence within that allows for personal communication with God and that motivates religious inspiration, fervour and ecstasy.

    Imperial Online Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-19

  • (B) This house would allow individuals to sue other individuals on the basis of religious indoctrination

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of the debate, the grounds for one individual (the claimant) to sue another individual (the defendant) on the basis of religious indoctrination relies on the claimant proving that the indoctrination caused by the defendant has caused significant harm to their life.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-04-19

  • (C) This house prefers a world where religious collectivization was primarily through local denominations (e.g., communities based around religious gatherings), as opposed to central organizations (e.g. abiding by the authority of the Catholic Church)

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-04-19

  • (A) This house opposes New Atheism

    Infoslide

    New Atheism is a term used to describe a contemporary subgroup of atheism. It is characterized by its outspoken and unapologetic criticism of religion, religious beliefs, and religious believers. Crucially, New Atheists often attempt to convince others of the non-existence of God.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-04-19

  • This house regrets the continued focus of Catholicism on Original Sin

    Infoslide

    Original Sin is a belief among Catholics that Humans are inherently sinful and flawed.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-04-18

  • This House believes that it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to elect Cardinal Tagle over Cardinal Erdö as the next Pope.

    Infoslide

    Cardinal Tagle (Philippines) is a progressive cardinal, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, and divorce. He would be the first modern Asian pope. Cardinal Erdō (Hungary) is a cardinal who supports traditional Church teachings (e.g. restrictions on divorced catholics receiving holy communion) and espouses politically conservative views.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-04-18

  • This house believes that Hindu leaders in Malaysia should cooperate with the government’s move to relocate the temple

    Infoslide

    The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple, a 130-year-old Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, is being relocated to a location 50 metres away from its current location after the Malaysian Government sold the land to Jakel Trading for a mosque project.

    Ateneo Debate Open Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-04-12

  • This House Believes that religion should actively embrace individuals that have been deemed sinful (e.g. Accepting Adult Star Rae lil Black converting to Islam, Jesus embracing prostitutes and tax-collectors)

    Debatable Open 2025 · Open Semifinals · 2025-04-12