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All debate topics- Does the existence of evil disprove an all-powerful, good God? If God is all-powerful and all-good, why does evil exist? Could God simply stop it, or is evil compatible w... Yes, evil disproves such a God vs No, evil is compatible with God
- Should abortion be available to everyone? Should abortion be legal and accessible, and if so, up to what point? Where should the law draw the line? pro-choice vs pro-life
- Ban social media for under-16s? Australia already did it. Studies link teen social media use to anxiety and depression, but kids say it's t... Ban it, protect kids from harm vs Parents decide, not the government
- Are there only two genders? Gender is a topic that has been debated for years. Some people believe there are only two genders, while ot... Yes, there are only two genders vs No, there are more than two genders
- Should the standard workweek drop to 4 days? Iceland and the UK ran large trials, and Belgium gave workers the legal right to a compressed 4-day week. W... Yes, productivity and wellbeing both improve vs No, global competitiveness will collapse
- Is there a God? Believers point to faith, meaning and the origin of the universe; skeptics point to the lack of evidence. W... God exists vs God does not exist
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