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  • This house opposes the 'body as a temple' narrative.

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    The narrative of "the body as a temple" is present in the teachings of all major religions and is an important part of contemporary spirituality inspired by Buddhism. According to this narrative, the body of every person is not their physical property but rather a vessel given to them to hold the spiritual form that comes from God or other higher forces. As a result, the body should also be treated with special respect, expressed through actions (e.g., a healthy diet, sexual abstinence) and thoughts (e.g., positive thoughts about one's own body, avoiding the sexualization of bodies).

    Poznań Pro-Am 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-12-07

  • This house prefers a monarchy where the king has the divine right to rule, as opposed to a theocracy ruled by religious institutions

    Infoslide

    The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine of a monarchy. It follows that only God can judge a monarch, and that any attempt to depose, dethrone, resist, or restrict their powers runs contrary to God's will and may constitute a sinful act. In a theocracy, without the concept of the Divine Right of Kings, religious leaders and institutions govern the state directly and have divine authority on Earth.

    Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Debating Championship 2024 · Octo-Finals · 2024-12-06

  • This house believes that the majority of Sri Lankan citizens will not get into secular heaven

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    Secular heaven is an afterlife in which people are permanently fulfilled and happy. This heaven is guarded by an omnipotent being who assesses your actions, their consequences, and the intentions behind those actions. If you are judged net positively, you will be admitted.

    Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Debating Championship 2024 · Semi-finals · 2024-12-06

  • This house regrets the narrative in Judeo-Christian religions that humans are made in the image and likeness of God

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    In Judeo-Christian belief, being made in the "image and likeness of God" means that humans uniquely reflect God's spiritual, moral, and relational attributes.

    Xavier School Debate Cup 2024 · Am-Am Semifinals · 2024-11-30

  • This house, as a monotheistic god, would prefer to be a watchmaker god than an interventionalist god.

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    A watchmaker god creates the universe, sets it in motion, and does not interfere with its operation, akin to a watchmaker winding a clock and letting it run. An interventionist god actively involves itself in the universe, influencing events and outcomes through direct action or miracles.

    Southampton Pro-Am 2024 · Bronze Finals · 2024-11-30

  • This house believes that the current pope should mandate that all future popes be democratically elected by all Catholics

    Amsterdam Open 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-11-30

  • This house supports an adoption of Islamic Banking practices in states suffering an economic recession

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    Islamic banking operates based on three key principles. First, it strictly prohibits the use of interest rates on loans, ensuring that no additional charges are imposed beyond the original loan amount. Second, banks generate profits solely through equity participation systems. Under this model, banks receive a share of a company's profits once the loan is repaid, but they bear the risk of earning nothing if the loan defaults. Finally, Islamic banks are forbidden from investing in high-volatility sectors (e.g. Energy and Technology)

    Xavier School Debate Cup 2024 · Open Semifinals · 2024-11-30

  • This house believes that the environmental movement should oppose religious environmentalism.

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    Religious environmentalism refers to environmental movements and initiatives aimed at conservation, primarily propagated by religious institutions. Examples are the Green Islam movement in Indonesia and the publication of Laudato si by the Vatican.

    Singkaban Open 2024 · Novice Finals · 2024-11-23

  • This house, as the priest, would leave the priesthood to enter into a relationship with the woman

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    You are a cool, sexy, sweary priest who has fallen in love with a woman who can be described as a bit of a fleabag. The feelings are mutual, however you are still a devout catholic who has a strong faith in God

    Imperial WGM Pro-Am 2024 · Gold Final · 2024-11-23

  • This House Would Leave Carthage

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    You are Aeneas, son of the goddess Venus and one of the few survivors of the siege of Troy. You lead a group of refugees to find a new home and have been told by Venus that it is your fate to found a great new city for your people. After six years of unsuccessful travels, your ship wrecks before the independent city of Carthage. You fall in love with the queen Dido, who proposes that your people stay in Carthage and asks to marry you. The goddess Juno blesses this union. That night Venus reminds you of your mission and compels you to leave.

    Durham IV 2024 · Novice Final · 2024-11-23

  • This house prefers a world with widespread belief in divine indifference

    Infoslide

    "Divine indifference" is a concept suggesting that if a deity exists, it does not actively interfere in the natural world or human affairs. Proponents argue that the deity created the universe and its laws but doesn't engage in daily events or individual lives. This contrasts with "divine intervention," where a deity actively influences events and responds to human actions and prayers.

    Canadian Universities Debating Championship 2024 · Open Quarterfinals · 2024-11-22

  • This house prefers a politheistic society to a monotheistic one

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    For the purposes of this debate, a politheistic society is one that believes in multiple gods, whereas a monotheistic society is a society that only believes in one god

    Shanghai Novice Debate Open 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-11-16

  • This House Believes that the majority of Western citizens will not get into secular heaven

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    Secular Heaven is an afterlife in which people are permanently fulfilled and happy. This heaven is guarded by an omnipotent being who assesses your actions, their consequences and the intentions behind those actions. If you are judged net positively, you will be admitted.

    Oxford Intervarsity 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-11-09

  • This house Prefers a world where the dominant religion is Religion A as opposed to Religion B

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    For the purposes of this debate, Religion A believes that in absolute determinism where all actions are pre-ordained or are destined to happen. On the other hand, Religion B believes in absolute free will where an individual is able to choose between different possible courses of action.

    Intertext Schools British Parliamentary 2024 · Pre-semi Finals · 2024-11-09

  • This house, as God, W create an Exit door in Heaven that allows people to permanently exit existence.

    Oxford WGM 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-11-08

  • This house would raise your child religious.

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    You are a first-time parent awaiting the birth of your first child. You live in a Western Liberal Democracy where the majority of people follow the same Abrahamic religion (though not strictly). You were raised in this religious tradition.

    Oxford WGM 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-11-08