Religion



Religious freedom should come before equality.

Pope Benedict XVI has criticised the equality bill going through parliament for violating natural law. In forcing through equality in employment for gay people the legislation imposes “unjust limitations on the freedom of religious communities to act in accordance with their beliefs.” In a clash ...more...

The Acai berry phenomenon is all a bunch of hype

There are hundreds of websites and Youtube videos endorsing the use of Acai berry supplements to lose dramatic amounts of weight. Are all/most of these endorsements scams mooching off of false propaganda? more...

Islamic Fundamentalist a Freedom Fighter, Jehadist and a Terrorist!?

Pakistan perfected the use of Islamic Fundamentalism as a weapon in Afganistan and uses it in Kashmir for the past 25 years. Now that weapon has turned rogue, Fundamentalists want control over all of Pakistan. It is time for Pakistani State to act responsibly towards the whole world and its own ...more...

Should Islam4UK be banned from marching through Wootton Bassett?

Islam4UK, a platform for the global Al-Muhajiroun movement which advocates the islamification of Britain, is planning a march through Wootton Bassett in order to 'honour the Muslims' killed in the Afghan conflict. The group wants to parade 500 empty coffins through the town's street as a symbol o...more...

Is Iran nearing a tipping point?

Once demonstrations get to a certain size, or the government is unwilling to cause too much bloodshed protests can topple a government. The overthrow of the Shah demonstrated this, as did the rolling back of communism in 1989. Unfortunately it is very difficult to measure when or if the protester...more...

anthropocentrism ought to be valued above biocentrism

The qualities of humans have empowered the species to a degree that no other species has achieved during the history of life on Earth, through the development of social systems and technologies that make possible an intense exploitation and management of the environment. This power has allowed h...more...

Are Muslims able to Integrate with British Society

Islam, 'like' many other Religions, promotes active discrimination between Believers & Non-Believers as a part of its core doctrine. Unlike the Bible it has never been Reformed. Quranic Quote Surah 3:28 States "Do not take un-believers as friends...". Such divisions in Brit...more...

Money undermines sport’s values

The more money a sport gains the more it seems to move away from its core values and it seems the more likely there is to be cheats. Of course the more money there is as a reward the greater the incentive is to cheat to get that money. This year there have been numerous cases of cheating being ca...more...

Should semi/professional sports events be held on Christmas Day

(Inspired by Kevin Cadle , Nick Halling and Robin Tuckman from Sky Sport's NFL coverage) On Christmas Day the San Diego Chargers decimated the Tennessee Titans in an American football match. The NFL has held matches on Christmas Day occasionally since 1971 but should other sports leagues in count...more...

Season’s Greetings rather than Merry Christmas?

In a multi-faith Country we should not be wishing everyone a Merry Christmas but rather we should follow the Americans in wishing Season’s Greetings. Should we be celebrating ‘Christmas’ when most of our population no longer practices Christianity? It is however still a tradition and while we are...more...

Are Muslims able to Integrate with British Society

Islam, 'like' many other Religions, promotes active discrimination between Believers & Non-Believers as a part of its core doctrine. Unlike the Bible it has never been Reformed. Quranic Quote Surah 3:28 States "Do not take un-believers as friends...". Such divisions in Brit...more...

Are women superior to men?

Women are 'solely' responsible for the propagation and existence of the human race. Now with the creation of artificial sperm, a man's role in the process is void and unnecessary. Statistically:Women live longer on average. Women deal better with stress.Women perform better in school. Women are...more...

anthropocentrism ought to be valued above biocentrism

The qualities of humans have empowered the species to a degree that no other species has achieved during the history of life on Earth, through the development of social systems and technologies that make possible an intense exploitation and management of the environment. This power has allowed h...more...

Historical artefacts should be repatriated to their country of origin.

There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the demands for the return of certain artefacts, most prominently the Elgin Marbles, to their country of origin. In this debate we will explore the social, moral and practical arguments for and against artefact repatriation. We can discuss th...more...

Evolution can be disproved.

Nowadays more and more people are starting to accept Evolution. Is there enough evidence for the theory to be taken as fact, as so many people are doing nowadays? more...

Is the ‘war on terror’ winnable?

The war on terrorism that started after 9/11 is still ongoing, it goes through name changes but the core of the conflict remains the same, we are involved in a conflict against a nebulous group of terrorists. This is not a war in the conventional sense, nor is it winnable in the conventional sens...more...

Is Atheism on the rise in the U.K?

And is it a good thing if it is? Should British children all be atheists until they can 'choose' what to believe? Should children be forced to believe in atheism? should children choose what to believe at all? more...

Religious freedom should come before equality.

Pope Benedict XVI has criticised the equality bill going through parliament for violating natural law. In forcing through equality in employment for gay people the legislation imposes “unjust limitations on the freedom of religious communities to act in accordance with their beliefs.” In a clash ...more...

Money undermines sport’s values

The more money a sport gains the more it seems to move away from its core values and it seems the more likely there is to be cheats. Of course the more money there is as a reward the greater the incentive is to cheat to get that money. This year there have been numerous cases of cheating being ca...more...

Is Jesus the Messiah of the Jews?

In almost all of the great and well-established religious traditions of the world today (whether it is in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam etc.), there is a common idea of a saviour, deliverer or a king appointed by God himself to establish order and peace in the world. In the Mother of the three Abrah...more...

Leaders of countries that use extra-territorial rendition should be tried for war crimes

We the proposition define the motion(LEADERS OF COUNTRIES THAT USE EXTRA-TERRITORIAL RENDITION SHOULD BE TRIED FOR WAR CRIMES) as:'Leaders are responsible for the practice,execution and admission/permission of extra-territorial detention.They are wary of the covenants that they or their predecess...more...

Governments should ban the media from reporting hostage-taking

Hostage taking media coverage, creates sympathy and dialogue for not only the hostages but the hostage-takers, who bring into light their political agenda and strife. They come out as victims/heroes and governments are portrayed as the bad guys who moved them to this 'desperate' criminal act. Gov...more...

There is a good case for stating that there is a God

There isn't a day that goes by where we don't hear about tragedies around the world. Does this mean that a benevolent god is out of the question? The greatest physicists in recent history do NOT reject God.Stephen Hawking and Einstein both vocally and in literature expressed their ideas of a no...more...

Are women superior to men?

Women are 'solely' responsible for the propagation and existence of the human race. Now with the creation of artificial sperm, a man's role in the process is void and unnecessary. Statistically:Women live longer on average. Women deal better with stress.Women perform better in school. Women are...more...

Are Muslims able to Integrate with British Society

Islam, 'like' many other Religions, promotes active discrimination between Believers & Non-Believers as a part of its core doctrine. Unlike the Bible it has never been Reformed. Quranic Quote Surah 3:28 States "Do not take un-believers as friends...". Such divisions in Brit...more...

Western countries should provide state funding for Islamic schools

The financiers(The WEST) will extensively control the curriculum and the set-up of these schools.And Thus will be capable of correcting, the tainted mindset of Muslim extremist students in the WEST. more...

Is the ‘war on terror’ winnable?

The war on terrorism that started after 9/11 is still ongoing, it goes through name changes but the core of the conflict remains the same, we are involved in a conflict against a nebulous group of terrorists. This is not a war in the conventional sense, nor is it winnable in the conventional sens...more...

Obama one year in.

Voters in the US have had their say for the first time since Obama was elected, in several gubernatorial the democrats went down to defeat. Even in New Jersey, normally core democrat territory the democrats were defeated. While opinion of Obama may have plummeted this is no reason to write off hi...more...

animal testing

Animal Testing is right in many cases except testing for new make up.>:/more...

Should abortion be further restricted/banned outright or extended in the UK and other countries

Should countries like the UK follow Nicaragua in going for an outright ban on abortion or at the least restricting it by having a low time limit amongst other rules. Alternatively should they do the opposite and make sure that abortion rights are defended and extended more...

Should the UK adopt the French approach to religion and become a secularist state?

Should the UK become a secularist state and adopt the French model of comeplete seperation of state and religion. more...

superstition is mainly grow for the educated person of the society.

Commonly in society we depend in some matters on educated people. but in the modern world, till day, some educated person behave like an uneducated person, so the general people who are depend on those person who are highly educated, are become aimless. more...

Was the staging of a homecoming parade for soldiers in Luton as divisive as the protests?

Protests were held during the homecoming of troops from Iraq. Divided local opinions highlight the fact the homecoming parade was staged in a demographically high Muslim area. Are the organisers of the parade just as much to blame for community division as the protestors? http://www.independent....more...

Islamic Fundamentalist a Freedom Fighter, Jehadist and a Terrorist!?

Pakistan perfected the use of Islamic Fundamentalism as a weapon in Afganistan and uses it in Kashmir for the past 25 years. Now that weapon has turned rogue, Fundamentalists want control over all of Pakistan. It is time for Pakistani State to act responsibly towards the whole world and its own ...more...

Should semi/professional sports events be held on Christmas Day

(Inspired by Kevin Cadle , Nick Halling and Robin Tuckman from Sky Sport's NFL coverage) On Christmas Day the San Diego Chargers decimated the Tennessee Titans in an American football match. The NFL has held matches on Christmas Day occasionally since 1971 but should other sports leagues in count...more...

Mail order Holy Communion devalues religion.

The Open Episcopal church has devised a plan whereby communion wafers can be sent to worshipers in the post at a cost of £2 for one and £10 for 500. The sacrament of Holy Communion is one of the most sacred aspects of the Christian faith and to make it available in this way seriously devalues its...more...

The Acai berry phenomenon is all a bunch of hype

There are hundreds of websites and Youtube videos endorsing the use of Acai berry supplements to lose dramatic amounts of weight. Are all/most of these endorsements scams mooching off of false propaganda? more...

Art needs beauty.

Until the twentieth century Art was mostly about beauty or perfection. Art had to stand apart from everyday life and give someone pause. Art has however morphed into including ugly things, or everyday items that are simply classed as 'art' because someone says it is. How are the critics taken in ...more...

Selflessness Is Selfish

Everyone is selfish no matter what. This is because selflessness isn’t even possible. The choice to ever be “selfless” will always be driven by a form of serving one’s self? No person chooses to be selfless because THEY absolutely hate it or are against doing it. People choose to be selfless beca...more...
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