Hello Nairalander,

This is the fist in a series of episodes to come.

This thread is created to be a formal e-debate between all Nairalanders who want to contribute to this debate and share in the body of knowledge out there. It is not meant to be a place to hurl insults or abuse against anyone, their religion, or "irreligion". The beauty of any academic debate lies in the ability of people to present their claims, support them with credible, verifiable evidence(s), and argue out against opposing view(s) respectfully.

Are you a Christian, Muslim, or someone who believes in a religion that promotes God's existence? Please let us hear how hard it is to deny God's existence. We want to know how intellectually rigorous your position as a "Goddist" is.


Are you an Atheist? Most of you find that the concept of God or a god doesn't strike a chord. The concept of God or a god is not relevant in the lives of the atheist. Please let us understand how you knew for a fact that there is no God or a god.

I want to specify that, for the purpose of this debate, I am not in particularly in favor of either theism or atheism. I have experienced both positions (as an atheist and as a Christian). This is not to say that I do not have a side I lean towards.

[size=14pt]Rules Guiding the Debate[/size]
1) Please do not hurl insults at anyone, no matter the position they hold. Let us learn to respect the diversity in humanity and the different political, religious, or philosophical views we all hold. Any insult directed towards an individual should be reported by hitting the REPORT button.
2) Please do not turn this to an Igbo vs Yoruba or Christian vs Muslim e-war.
3) State your position and back them with credible, and/or verifiable evidence.

We all want to challenge each other's position intellectually and learn as Nairalanders. Let the e-debate begin. Happy debating.

They have started again!

I have neither fact nor data. I just believe in my heart that God is.
If I had to try to convince an atheist though, I'd go this route: Say God is real, which follows that HIS word is real too and there's heaven, hell etc. isn't it better to err on the side of caution?

What is your definition of God?

I find it's quite ambiguous these days.

Existence proves an objective reality who I choose to call God.

so when is the debate starting?

Which "God"?

Sugmad, Allah, Buddha, Brahman, Odin, Jupiter, Zeus, Olodumare, Oduduwa, Satan, Esu?

Please specify.