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  • This house would choose reincarnation as opposed to being a floating soul

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    For the purposes of this debate, there exists an afterlife accessible to all living organisms in the world. The living world is not aware of this afterlife existing. Whenever organisms die, they are given a choice to either reincarnate into any new living organism in whatever time zone they wish, but they will forget all memories from the past (and the afterlife) as if it were a new life altogether. Alternatively, they may decide to stay in the afterlife as a floating soul, being able to observe the living universe at any point of time they wish to observe. This choice is irreversible. For the purposes of this debate, there exists an afterlife accessible to all living organisms in the world. The living world is not aware of this afterlife existing. Whenever organisms die, they are given a choice to either reincarnate into any new living organism in whatever time zone they wish, but they will forget all memories from the past (and the afterlife) as if it were a new life altogether. Alternatively, they may decide to stay in the afterlife as a floating soul, being able to observe the living universe at any point of time they wish to observe. This choice is irreversible. To clarify, you do not remember dying should you choose to reincarnate, nor do you remember the choice you make in the afterlife should you choose to reincarnate.

    Sta. Mesa Debate Open 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-02-24

  • This house supports New Atheism movement

    Infoslide

    "New Atheism is a term used to describe a contemporary atheist movement that emerged in the late 2000s and gained prominence in the early 21st century. It is characterized by its outspoken and unapologetic criticism of religion, religious beliefs, and religious institutions. The movement includes a group of prominent writers, intellectuals, and activists who actively promote atheism and secularism and often engage in debates about religion and its role in society.

    Symcharcha Asian Parliamentary Debate 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-02-24

  • This house, as a religious apologist, W emphasize the instrumental value of their religion as opposed to its truth value (e.g. arguing why their religion builds community and encourages moral behaviour over defending the existence of its God or the historical accuracy of its scripture)

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    A religious apologist is a religious person who defends their beliefs against critics and recommends their faith to outsiders.

    Western University Winter Debating Championships 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-02-24

  • This House Believes That the tribe should choose the person who will be sacrificed by lottery instead of deciding by majority vote

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    There is a tribe of about 100 people who sacrifice one member every year for the purpose of a religious ritual. There is no way to disobey this ritual, otherwise God would be angry with the tribe and destroy it completely. It does not matter to God which individual is sacrificed.There is a tribe of about 100 people who sacrifice one member every year for the purpose of a religious ritual. There is no way to disobey this ritual, otherwise God would be angry with the tribe and destroy it completely. It does not matter to God which individual is sacrificed.

    Transatlantic World Schools Championships 2024 · Novice Finals · 2024-02-23

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

    Infoslide

    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.

    KCL Open 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-02-17

  • This house would refuse to comply with God's orders anymore

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    You are Death. You are a separate entity from God and your existence is not dependant on Them, but you have worked together since the beginning of time. Your job is to execute the commands of God when instructed whose life you should end or where to place disasters etc. God sometimes asks you to end lives of young children and babies throughout the world, end the lives of civilians in war or end the lives of people suddenly and with no forewarning.

    KCL Open 2024 · Pro-Am Final · 2024-02-17

  • This House opposes the use of the “test of God” narrative in religious scripture and preachings.

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    The “test of God” narrative is the idea that difficulties in people’s lives (e.g. personal struggles, relationship woes, natural disasters) are often placed by God to encourage spiritual growth, and to test whether they keep their faith in hard times.

    Western WSDC 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-02-09

  • This house would not release the evidence.

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    You have come upon irrefutable evidence that God does not exist. Anyone who views the evidence will be convinced of its validity.

    Fred Scheller Invitational 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-02-09

  • We prioritize a world where education is approached in a "neutral" manner.

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    "Neutral education" is an approach in education, its main objective is to convey knowledge and information objectively and unbiasedly. It emphasizes the transmission of information, facts, and objective knowledge without being influenced by personal, political, religious, or cultural viewpoints.

    Hanoi BP Debate Open 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-02-08

  • This house believes that Jean should pursue a romantic relationship with Howard

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    Jean is a journalist for a local publication in the 1950s. She is investigating the story of Gretchen, a woman who claims to have had a virgin birth, where she conceived a child while admitted in a catholic nursing home. In the process, she has become extremely close to the family and has been named the god mother of her child. However, she has developed romantic feelings for Howard, Gretchen's husbands who reciprocates these feelings.

    21st People Speak · Open Grand Final · 2024-02-03

  • That, as Nadhlatul Ulama, we would cease all dialogue with the RSS.

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    Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) is the largest Islamic organisation in the world, with an estimated membership of between 40-95 million people. It is based in Indonesia, and subscribes to what it describes as 'Humanitarian Islam' , which is explicitly supported of the UN Declaration of Human Rights and broadly moderate. The Rashtriyah Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is an Indian Hindu nationalist, right-wing paramilitary organisation that has a strong presence within the BJP. Narendra Modi is a former RSS member. Nadhlatul Ulama and the RSS have had an ongoing dialogue since 2019 concerning the interpretation of Islam and its role in India, Nadhlatul Ulama having now formally issued a condemnation of the notion of the 'kafir', or 'infidel', instead calling for non-Muslims to be considered 'citizens' by Indian Muslims in exchange for a promise that the RSS would moderate it's opposition to Islam.

    Commonwealth Debating Championships 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-02-02

  • This house prefers a world in which religions default to handling significant ideological disagreements via schism

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    In the context of religious scholarship, an ideological disagreement refers to an incident where two groups within a religion disagree on what doctrine to teach or what rules to impose on its followers. A schism is an event where members of a religion decide to split and form two separate sects (eg Eastern Orthodox and Catholic)."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">In the context of religious scholarship, an ideological disagreement refers to an incident where two groups within a religion disagree on what doctrine to teach or what rules to impose on its followers. A schism is an event where members of a religion decide to split and form two separate sects (eg Eastern Orthodox and Catholic).

    Father Roger Guindon Cup 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-01-27