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  • This house prefers a world with a universal moral code

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    For the purpose of this debate, a universal moral code is a standard to determine right from wrong, accepted and applied by everyone regardless of culture, religion, or belief.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-07-26

  • This house regrets the glorification of humility as a virtue.

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    Humility is the behaviour of individuals that refrains from boasting and excessively expressing their successes in favour of modesty and the belief that you have no special value which makes you superior to others.

    Humanities Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-26

  • This house believes it is in the interest of Tibet to fully welcome a new generation of secular leadership

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    The Dalai Lama is both the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and, historically, the political leader of the Tibetan people. Since his exile in 1959, he has led the Tibetan cause from India, advocating for greater autonomy from China through a nonviolent "Middle Way" approach. In 2011, the Dalai Lama formally relinquished his political role, transferring authority to a democratically elected Sikyong (president) of the Central Tibetan Administration. However, he remains the most prominent figurehead of the Tibetan independence/autonomy movement.

    North Luzon Invitational Debates 2025 · Macli-ing Dulag Semifinals · 2025-07-19

  • This house prefers a world in which religious obligations were based on rational determination (e.g. using reason and factual analysis in order to determine truth) rather than divine commands (e.g. “because God says so.”)

    Indo-Pacific Pre-ABP 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-19

  • This House opposes the body as a temple narrative

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    The "body as a temple" is a religious and philosophical idea found in faiths like Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism. It sees the body as a sacred vessel given by God(s) to house the soul, and therefore deserving of deep respect in both actions and thought.

    Ottawa Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-07-19

  • This house prefers a world where religions portray their deities as being completely uninvolved in the universe after creating it rather than actively involved in the universe

    Mexico City Pre-WSDC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-07-15

  • As church leaders, This house would preach Christian Universalism in communities where Christianity is declining.

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    In classical Christian teachings, the forgiveness of sins relies on a human’s ability to repent and includes the concept of “eternal hell” where sinners are eternally punished for their sins. On the flip side, a theological interpretation called Christian Universalism emerged with the doctrine that all sinful and alienated human souls will ultimately be reconciled to God's divine love and mercy, and the concept of hell is not eternal if you are willing to correct yourself.<br>

    Kalimantan Open Debate 2024 · Semifinal · 2025-07-13

  • This council regrets the establishment and implementation of Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 regarding Islamic Financial Institutions in Aceh.

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    Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 concerning Islamic Financial Institutions regulates the activities of financial institutions to realize a just and prosperous economy for the Acehnese community based on Islamic Sharia. This Qanun is a follow-up to Aceh Qanun No. 8 of 2014, which requires financial institutions in Aceh to operate according to Sharia principles. Effective from January 4, 2019, financial institutions in Aceh must comply within 3 years.This Qanun applies to various parties, including Muslims living in Aceh or conducting transactions in the Aceh region, as well as legal entities conducting financial transactions in Aceh. In addition, non-Muslims, business entities, and/or legal entities conducting financial transactions with the Aceh Government and District/City Governments are also covered under this Qanun. The implementation of this Qanun has led financial institutions in Aceh to cease their operations or convert their transactions to the Sharia system.

    FIPA 2024 · Grand Final · 2025-07-09

  • That states which have recently formed through religious secession should establish Religious Councils rather than implementing secularism

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    Religious Councils are councils of religious leaders from the dominant faith in a country which advise governments on whether their laws comply with religious scripture before they are passed. Their advice is non-binding.

    South China Australasian Intervarsity Debate Championships 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-06