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Name: Steven 
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single
Political Party: Other
Country: United States
Postal Code: 32952
Religion: Atheist
Education: In College

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Arguments: 8
Debates: 2
Online: 111 days ago
Joined: 116 days ago

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borme said:

Your seatbelt debate got a ton of activity, what are you going to do to follow it up?

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Under:
Entertainment
 
The book I say!
VS.
The movie good sir!
8 points
0 points
"Any novel's plot must be compressed..."
Created 115 days ago.
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Under:
Travel
 
Yes - they save lives
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No - it's a personal choice
80 points
94 points
"So we need seatbelts, but not helmets?"
Created 115 days ago.


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– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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This was a tough one to choose, especially the way that the choices were worded. In theory, I think it'd be great for religious texts to be taught OBJECTIVELY in school. But we live in reality, where that doesn't always happen. Teachers take it upon themselves to preach their own beliefs, and even if they're objective, not every major religion will be represented. You think schools are going to allow teachings from Islamic texts? I bet the majority of Americans think that all followers of Islam are violent, even though it's not true. The schools will only teach what they wish. Again, it's a great idea in theory, but I don't think it would work out the way we envision.

Posted 111 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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I would say no for the most part. I haven't studied on all religions, so I can't speak for them all. But it seems that there's no reason you can't believe that [a] god created the early world, and set the process of evolution going, or even guided it the whole way. The two aren't really incompatible, as long as the written text of the religion isn't taken word-for-word.

Posted 111 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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The book, but not because I like to be some snotty jackass who preaches the wonders of literature. There's actually many things you can do in a movie (such as a great music score, or a montage) that aren't possible in books. But books tend to give a much longer experience. Plus, you get to visualize everything on your own, and make it look however you choose.

Posted 115 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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Personally, I always choose to wear one. Just like I choose to not smoke. But I don't believe that it needs to be illegal. As far as I know, it's not illegal to jump off your roof, even if you risk injury. If someone feels that they don't need a seatbelt (despite all the evidence to the contrary), that should be their decision.

And I wouldn't really compare driving to riding a roller coaster. I don't think you'd go unscathed if you didn't buckle up on a coaster.

Posted 115 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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Making guns illegal wouldn't solve anything except to take them away from people that want to defend themselves. Is marijuana legal? No? Then why is it so easy to get a hold of? Banning guns will NOT keep them out of the hands of criminals. If someone wanted to get a gun, they'd find a way.

Posted 115 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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Most religions are cults on a grander scale. Having everyone do the same thing, following the same rules or face punishment. Scientology isn't as much a religion as it is a money pit. Other groups don't require your life savings to be saved.

Posted 115 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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I believe that when you reach a certain age (18 I presume), you should choose whether or not you want to wear a seatbelt. Everyone knows the consequences, and if you decide you don't want to wear one, that's a personal choice.

Posted 115 days ago
– MyPic iniquity(17) Vote Up Vote Down
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Firstly, I'm not religious. I'm actually atheist. But I don't think a world without religion would be any better. Yes, religion has caused a lot of strife and violence in the world. But honestly, what makes anyone think it's the only cause? Even if you take away religion, people will always find a reason to hate other people. And for a lot people, religion provides guidance and hope, and helps them live a better life. Trying to pin societies' problems on one factor doesn't make any sense.

Posted 116 days ago



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