# Chamber of Debate **URL:** https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/c/chamber-of-debate/35.md [Latest](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/tags.md) --- ## [Carleas-Socrates battle request](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/carleas-socrates-battle-request/86399)
**Author:** [@Jakob](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Jakob)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/carleas-socrates-battle-request/86399 "2026-10-15T19:13:13Z")
--- ## [Supernatural vs natural](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/supernatural-vs-natural/85589)
**Author:** [@The\_Emotion](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/The_Emotion)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/supernatural-vs-natural/85589 "2026-09-14T06:20:17Z")
Which one is true and why do I feel that it’s naturalism ? --- ## [If I don't know myself or do not trust myself why would it be a bad thing to live my life based around other people?](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/if-i-dont-know-myself-or-do-not-trust-myself-why-would-it-be-a-bad-thing-to-live-my-life-based-around-other-people/85531)
**Author:** [@The\_Emotion](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/The_Emotion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/if-i-dont-know-myself-or-do-not-trust-myself-why-would-it-be-a-bad-thing-to-live-my-life-based-around-other-people/85531 "2026-07-13T10:22:09Z")
Especially people who know themselves. --- ## [A question to an honest (= Materialist) Atheist](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/a-question-to-an-honest-materialist-atheist/85291)
**Author:** [@TheIllustriousMrCat](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/TheIllustriousMrCat)\ **Replies:** 880\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/a-question-to-an-honest-materialist-atheist/85291 "2026-07-04T08:13:18Z")
Assuming you are (A) Atheist & (B) Materialist: I want to ask you why you choose to live. @ghatzige I pick you as first choice for this challenge. (I am @LampAndNightingale , back as l have some free time plus l just wa… --- ## [I demand a rap battle…](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-demand-a-rap-battle/85598)
**Author:** [@Ichthus77](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Ichthus77)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-demand-a-rap-battle/85598 "2026-06-09T06:31:07Z")
…betwixt @Socrates (Pezer) and @Jakob. On videochat — livestreamed and recorded. Make it so. --- ## [Is a life where you cannot control being lonely and it happens most of the time worth living ?](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/is-a-life-where-you-cannot-control-being-lonely-and-it-happens-most-of-the-time-worth-living/85436)
**Author:** [@The\_Emotion](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/The_Emotion)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/is-a-life-where-you-cannot-control-being-lonely-and-it-happens-most-of-the-time-worth-living/85436 "2026-05-22T21:13:17Z")
Say for an example I can control going outside and being around people and not being isolated but what if I couldn’t control those people’s actions and I never made friends and no matter what I did it did nothing and eve… --- ## [Atheist Materialism Interrogated Discussion Thread](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/atheist-materialism-interrogated-discussion-thread/85309)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/atheist-materialism-interrogated-discussion-thread/85309 "2026-05-17T19:25:03Z")
This is the discussion thread for the Atheist Materialism Interrogated debate. Participants in the debate should refrain from posting in this thread until the debate is complete. Vote here for who had the better showin… --- ## [Atheist Materialism Interrogated: Why Choose Life?](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/atheist-materialism-interrogated-why-choose-life/85308)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/atheist-materialism-interrogated-why-choose-life/85308 "2026-04-29T13:26:47Z")
Topic: Why an atheist materialist would choose to continue to live. Participants: @TheIllustriousMrCat vs. @ghatzige 5 rounds, one post per participant each round. @TheIllustriousMrCat posts first. 24 hours per post M… --- ## [The Benefits of Socialism](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/the-benefits-of-socialism/85057)
**Author:** [@Mary-Poppins](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Mary-Poppins)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/the-benefits-of-socialism/85057 "2026-03-28T20:46:42Z")
I would like a socialist to take up this flag, and debate me on it. I would prefer them to start, they would prefer me, so I propose we flip a coin. Socialists tend to be very cagey, feeling it as an insult to have to … --- ## [Interrogating Islam Discussion Thread](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/interrogating-islam-discussion-thread/85146)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/interrogating-islam-discussion-thread/85146 "2026-03-28T10:47:30Z")
This is the discussion thread for the Interrogating Islam debate. Participants in the debate should refrain from posting in this thread until the debate is complete. Vote here for who had the better showing in the deba… --- ## [Interrogating Islam](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/interrogating-islam/85145)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/interrogating-islam/85145 "2026-03-26T12:54:22Z")
While this takes place in the Chamber of Debate, it is not a traditional debate in which the participants take opposing positions on a question. Instead, it is a kind of competitive Q&A: with one participant interrogatin… --- ## [Q&A about Islam](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/q-a-about-islam/84778)
**Author:** [@LampAndNightingale](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/LampAndNightingale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/q-a-about-islam/84778 "2026-03-23T13:55:15Z")
Like all Muslims, l would be reluctant to invite a Q&A about Islam because it is a big responsibility - but sometimes l think it’s necessary. So, l propose a formal debate in the following format: Me vs. maximum 2 opp… --- ## [Philosophy 101 challenge](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/philosophy-101-challenge/84667)
**Author:** [@formeruser12](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/formeruser12)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/philosophy-101-challenge/84667 "2026-02-06T03:41:06Z")
Hello, I want to learn how to make pretty polls, so I’m learning through playing. What I have in mind is a post which introduces various philosophical concepts and / or disciplines, in enough detail for them to be under… --- ## [Islam is the ONLY good religion left, plus the Bible and Talmud have no place in civilised SECULAR society](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/islam-is-the-only-good-religion-left-plus-the-bible-and-talmud-have-no-place-in-civilised-secular-society/81156)
**Author:** [@LampAndNightingale](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/LampAndNightingale)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/islam-is-the-only-good-religion-left-plus-the-bible-and-talmud-have-no-place-in-civilised-secular-society/81156 "2026-01-25T08:57:56Z")
I HAVE EDITED THE TITLE FROM “Islam is the ONLY good religion left, plus the Bible and Talmud have no place in civilised secular society” TO THE ABOVE, DUE TO JEWISH “HUMANIST” ISLAMOPHOBES TROLLING AND SPAMMING THE THRE… --- ## [Islam vs. Humanism - Discussion Thread](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/islam-vs-humanism-discussion-thread/80977)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/islam-vs-humanism-discussion-thread/80977 "2026-01-03T12:39:00Z")
Discussion topic for the debate. --- ## [Morality Is Objective](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/morality-is-objective/47929)
**Author:** [@Magnus\_Anderson](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Magnus_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/morality-is-objective/47929 "2025-05-26T13:51:03Z")
\[Split and moved from the Challenge - Carleas\] I read your post. Not sure I can discuss it yet (I believe the debate has to be over first.) But yeah, I read it and I’m watching. --- ## [The Yahwist Project (Revisionism of Abrahamic Faiths) vs. The Monotheism First Stance (what Abrahamic Faiths teach)](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/the-yahwist-project-revisionism-of-abrahamic-faiths-vs-the-monotheism-first-stance-what-abrahamic-faiths-teach/80988)
**Author:** [@LampAndNightingale](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/LampAndNightingale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 7:07am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/the-yahwist-project-revisionism-of-abrahamic-faiths-vs-the-monotheism-first-stance-what-abrahamic-faiths-teach/80988 "2025-03-09T07:07:35Z")
Proposed Topic: The Yahwist Project (Revisionism of Abrahamic Faiths) vs. The Monotheism First Stance (what Abrahamic Faiths teach) I’d like an official debate in 3 rounds @felix\_dakat and @Bob Yes, only 3 rounds, l’m … --- ## [Which Is the Better Worldview: Islam vs. Humanism](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/which-is-the-better-worldview-islam-vs-humanism/80976)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/which-is-the-better-worldview-islam-vs-humanism/80976 "2025-02-28T20:05:01Z")
Topic: Which Is the Better Worldview: Islam vs. Humanism Supporting Islam: @LampAndNightingale Supporting Humanism: @Carleas Format: 5 posts each, 200-500 words per post, 2 days to reply. The participants have agreed … --- ## [ILP Rap Battle 2024](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/ilp-rap-battle-2024/80063)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/ilp-rap-battle-2024/80063 "2025-02-20T23:07:19Z")
I agree. Are you stepping into the ring, @Ichthus77 ? I’m down to participate, moderate, judge, whatever. Previously: ILP Rap Battle 2009, challenge, discussion ILP Rap Battle 2018, challenge, discussion I think… --- ## [Ec: Is Morality Objective? (Let’s Do This)](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/ec-is-morality-objective-let-s-do-this/80244)
**Author:** [@Ichthus77](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Ichthus77)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/ec-is-morality-objective-let-s-do-this/80244 "2024-09-08T00:48:09Z")
I want a stab at responding to @Ecmandu: I have an objection. I want to see his defense to it. Continuing the discussion from Is Morality Objective?: If the challenge is accepted, I will put my objection in a video… --- ## [Humans Are Livestock](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/humans-are-livestock/41910)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/humans-are-livestock/41910 "2024-07-08T14:05:31Z")
This is the discussion thread for the debate between HaHaHa and Carleas on the claim, “Humans are livestock” Challenge Debate --- ## [Challenge an AI to a formal debate on anything.](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/challenge-an-ai-to-a-formal-debate-on-anything/47983)
**Author:** [@Parodites](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Parodites)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/challenge-an-ai-to-a-formal-debate-on-anything/47983 "2024-04-30T20:05:19Z")
Pick a topic. You’ll be debating a version of GTP. --- ## [Epic Rap Battle #2 - discussion thread](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/epic-rap-battle-2-discussion-thread/46063)
**Author:** [@MagsJ](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/MagsJ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/epic-rap-battle-2-discussion-thread/46063 "2024-04-25T13:12:42Z")
…and the can of whoop ass goes to? --- ## [Man, I’m getting tired of this...! My new debate challenge.](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/man-i-m-getting-tired-of-this-my-new-debate-challenge/47925)
**Author:** [@Ecmandu](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Ecmandu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/man-i-m-getting-tired-of-this-my-new-debate-challenge/47925 "2021-06-27T12:07:29Z")
I’ll debate any poster on ILP with their trope against my trope. The reason it’s so important to me is that I want to be exposed for my trope or I want to expose you for yours. I’ll debate all members individually. I … --- ## [Is Morality Objective?](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/is-morality-objective/47928)
**Author:** [@Carleas](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Carleas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/is-morality-objective/47928 "2021-06-27T12:00:49Z")
Claim: Morality is objective Arguing in favor: Ecmandu Arguing against: Aventador Format: 5 posts each, alternating, with Ecmandu to start. No limits on length other than what the software imposes. Ecmandu will mak… --- ## [I challenge Parodites to a rap battle.](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-challenge-parodites-to-a-rap-battle/47767)
**Author:** [@Fixed\_Cross](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Fixed_Cross)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-challenge-parodites-to-a-rap-battle/47767 "2021-05-31T20:57:18Z")
Written rap, doesn’t have to be recorded, as I dont think Parodites raps in a microphone. --- ## [I am the only one the knowthyself forum kooks fear, DEBATE!!](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-am-the-only-one-the-knowthyself-forum-kooks-fear-debate/47366)
**Author:** [@polishyouthgotipbann](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/polishyouthgotipbann)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/i-am-the-only-one-the-knowthyself-forum-kooks-fear-debate/47366 "2020-12-19T17:22:11Z")
I challenge any of the knowthyself kooks into an argument over anything they like because I know I am the only person they are all scared of engaging!!!I DARE YOU FAGGOTS!!!everybody knows you are scared!!! --- ## [My open challenge to all beings in existence: sex is psycho](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/my-open-challenge-to-all-beings-in-existence-sex-is-psycho/47345)
**Author:** [@Ecmandu](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Ecmandu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/my-open-challenge-to-all-beings-in-existence-sex-is-psycho/47345 "2020-12-08T17:13:18Z")
That’s my whole challenge. I argue that sex is always psychopathy. If you defeat me in this debate (in the debate forum - with Carleas as moderator) I offer to be permabanned. If you lose the debate, all you did was l… --- ## [Epic Rap Battle #2 - battle thread](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/epic-rap-battle-2-battle-thread/46062)
**Author:** [@MagsJ](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/MagsJ)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/epic-rap-battle-2-battle-thread/46062 "2019-09-02T14:27:51Z")
Let the battle…COMMENCE! You can review the initial challenge here You can find the discussion thread for this debate here --- ## [Iambiguous runs scared](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/iambiguous-runs-scared/46351)
**Author:** [@Ecmandu](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/u/Ecmandu)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/t/iambiguous-runs-scared/46351 "2019-05-03T22:51:33Z")
My argument for objective morality that all rational and virtuous beings can agree upon is that no being want their consent to be violated without it being in their own terms. So let’s look at how iambiguous’ consent is… [Next page](https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/c/chamber-of-debate/35.md?page=1)