things outside Bible dont exist

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Burden of proof is on Con to prove that things outside Bible exist, without using Bible or things outside Bible as proof.

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Burden of proof is on Con to prove that things outside Bible exist, without using Bible or things outside Bible as proof.


Alright, so my opponent must use something which isnt using Bible nor things outside Bible, to prove that things outside Bible exist.


So my opponent cannot use anything outside Bible to prove things outside Bible.


So he is left with things which are not outside Bible, apparently Bible verses and pages.


Do Bible pages prove things outside Bible? No, Bible pages are just proof for Bible pages, which isnt outside Bible.


Bible verses are just proof for Bible verses, they dont prove anything outside Bible.


Now, my opponent suffers from two logical problems:

  1. Second incompleteness theorem
  2. Circular proof problem


Lets start with 1. Second incompleteness theorem is a famous problem in math where no system exists which can prove itself true.


this is because "A says that A is true" is not only circular, but a logically impossible statement where "A = A is true" - So A must contain more than itself to even make that statement.


Now, all truth determining systems are systems, and thus no system proves itself true. thus, even my opponent, when he assumes role of truth determinator, cannot prove himself true.


Now, lets go to 2. Circular proof problem.


For any proof system, this logic follows:


P1. A is proved by A or non-A, or not proved at all.


P1 is true by law of identity. If A is proved, it can only be proved by A or non-A.


If it is proved by A, that is circular proof.


If it is proved by non-A, then problem rises: What is non-A proved by?


Non-A, if proved by A, creates circular proof where A depends on non-A and non-A depends on A.


Non-A, if proved by Non-A, again creates circular proof, because even if we assume that a different non-A proves non-A, you eventually run out of different non-A to prove all the different non-A.



With these two problems which are alone sufficient to disprove my opponent, my opponent might try to say "truth exists", or "logic exists", as an attempt to prove something outside Bible.


However, saying that truth exists cannot be logically proved without using truth, which is again circular proof.


Saying "truth doesnt exist" is a claim which cannot be true, but that does not make opposite claim "truth exists" true, because in order to make such connection, you need to use truth, which you cannot possibly use there without creating circular reasoning.


In simple terms, truth says that truth exists, is circular reasoning. And if non-truth says that truth exists, then that is nonsense.


truth can only be proved by truth or non-truth. First is circular reasoning, second is impossible.


Same with logic. Logic can only be proved using logic or using non-logic. First is circular reasoning, second is impossible to even explain.


thus, all logic and all truth is self-contradiction, making it impossible for my opponent to prove anything here, even with great burden placed upon him.



Sources:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del%27s_incompleteness_theorems


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemma


In epistemology, the Münchhausen trilemma is a thought experiment intended to demonstrate the theoretical impossibility of proving any truth, even in the fields of logic and mathematics, without appealing to accepted assumptions. If it is asked how any given proposition is known to be true, proof in support of that proposition may be provided. Yet that same question can be asked of that supporting proof and any subsequent supporting proof. The Münchhausen trilemma is that there are only three ways of completing a proof:

  1. The circular argument, in which the proof of some proposition presupposes the truth of that very proposition
  2. The regressive argument, in which each proof requires a further proof, ad infinitum
  3. The dogmatic argument, which rests on accepted precepts which are merely asserted rather than defended

The trilemma, then, is having to choose one of three equally unsatisfying options.

A loose equivalent can be seen in the response to a young child repeatedly applying "but why?" to answers they receive. One can either end up admitting "but why" could go on forever (regressive argument), that the "why" eventually loops back to where you started (circular argument), or that at some point the answer to why becomes "it just is" (dogmatic argument).




Gödel's second incompleteness theorem shows that, under general assumptions, this canonical consistency statement Cons(F) will not be provable in F. The theorem first appeared as "Theorem XI" in Gödel's 1931 paper "On Formally Undecidable Propositions in Principia Mathematica and Related Systems I". In the following statement, the term "formalized system" also includes an assumption that F is effectively axiomatized. This theorem states that for any consistent system F within which a certain amount of elementary arithmetic can be carried out, the consistency of F cannot be proved in F itself.[6] This theorem is stronger than the first incompleteness theorem because the statement constructed in the first incompleteness theorem does not directly express the consistency of the system. The proof of the second incompleteness theorem is obtained by formalizing the proof of the first incompleteness theorem within the system F itself.

Expressing consistency

There is a technical subtlety in the second incompleteness theorem regarding the method of expressing the consistency of F as a formula in the language of F. There are many ways to express the consistency of a system, and not all of them lead to the same result. The formula Cons(F) from the second incompleteness theorem is a particular expression of consistency.

Other formalizations of the claim that F is consistent may be inequivalent in F, and some may even be provable. For example, first-order Peano arithmetic (PA) can prove that "the largest consistent subset of PA" is consistent. But, because PA is consistent, the largest consistent subset of PA is just PA, so in this sense PA "proves that it is consistent". What PA does not prove is that the largest consistent subset of PA is, in fact, the whole of PA. (The term "largest consistent subset of PA" is meant here to be the largest consistent initial segment of the axioms of PA under some particular effective enumeration.)

"Things outside bible" unequivocally implies things outside bible.


And my opponent unequivocally states "things outside bible".


Therefore, "things outside bible".


My opponent made this debate very easy for me.

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#25
--> @whiteflame

Quod omnia concludit.

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whiteflame Global Moderator
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#24
--> @SergeantLynch

It's fair to argue that debaters shouldn't have this much leeway with the rules they set for a debate. That's something worth discussing, though it's not a decision we would make without community involvement.

Again: I am not taking a position on what is and is not "things outside bible." I don't know why you keep accusing me of being unable to comprehend something I haven't taken a position on. I required that the voter state how they perceive it. That's it.

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#23
--> @whiteflame

How ridiculous or not arbitrary rules of debate are, is just that, and perhaps should seriously be assessed by the moderation team.

Nonetheless, you seemed to be unable to comprehend the straightforward proposition that quite clearly and unambiguously states "things outside bible". Whether or not they do or don't exist is rendered a moot point, because the instigator has already clearly and unambiguously implied "things outside bible".


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--> @SergeantLynch

Don’t appreciate the condescension. I said that SomeDebatePerson at least needs to explain why they aren’t factoring the rule laid out in the description into his vote. I didn’t say how he should do that, nor did I say that you violated that rule, so tell me: what am I struggling with?

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#21
--> @SomeDebatePerson

You pointed to two points, said your perspective on them, and didn’t reference where those were in Con’s responses. From what I can see, you referenced Con’s responses once and vaguely.

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#20
--> @whiteflame

Things outside bible, means things outside bible and doesn't mean things not outside bible. It's pretty straightforward English comprehension and you seem to be struggling with it.

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#19
--> @whiteflame

That's exactly what I did

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--> @SergeantLynch, @SatanLucy, @SomeDebatePerson

<p>>Reported Vote: SomeDebatePerson // Mod action: Removed</p>
<p>>Voting Policy: info.debateart.com/terms-of-service/voting-policy</p>
<p>>Voted for: con</p>
<p>>Reason for Decision: bias-influences-decision</p>
<p>>Reason for Mod Action:</p>
<p>The voter is required to focus on arguments presented within the debate, but at multiple times in this RFD, states their views as responses to Pro's arguments. When the voter considers Con's arguments, it needs to be clear what points he's taking from and why they were significant to his decision. The voter is also required to at least acknowledge the description and any rules contained therein, even if they don't agree with their imposition. </p>

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<p>---SomeDebatePerson's former vote---</p>
<p>Voted for: con</p>
<p>Pro asks "Do Bible pages prove things outside Bible?" and answers "No, Bible pages are just proof for Bible pages, which isnt outside Bible."

I personally believe the pages prove that the Bible was written, so that means pages or tablets and some form of writing exist.

Pro also states "Bible verses are just proof for Bible verses, they dont prove anything outside Bible."

This statement might seem true, but John 20:30 and 21:25 say Jesus did things not written in the Bible. (Things outside the Bible.)

Pro then starts using logic and philosophy and gives Wikipedia as a source. (Wikipedia is outside the Bible.)

Con catches this and says that everything pro said and cited is outside the Bible.

This debate is outside the Bible, and it exists.

Solo scriptura is false. Con wins.</p>

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#16

Maybe I should start putting these rules directly in topic so voters cant just ignore them each time.

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#15
--> @SatanLucy

If arbitrary rules were enforceable, they would make it impossible for the instigator to loose or the contender to win, which to say the least would be a tad stupid.

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#14
--> @SatanLucy

That doesn't matter.

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#13
--> @SomeDebatePerson

As per debate rules, he cannot use anything I write as proof for things outside Bible.

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#12
--> @SatanLucy

Con doesn't have to catch it. You just had to use things outside the Bible.

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#11
--> @SomeDebatePerson

"Con catches this and says that everything pro said and cited is outside the Bible."


So he cant use it to prove things outside Bible, as per debate rules.

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Semantics

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#9
--> @SatanLucy

No I'm canadian

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#8
--> @Nyxified

You are trans, so you should excel at understanding transcendental logic. I am trans too, tho not trans gender.

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#7
--> @Nyxified

I dont need to. It is the job of my opponent to argue for his side, it is not my job to help him.

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#6
--> @SatanLucy

Can you give a single example of something that is neither the Bible nor not the Bible?

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--> @Nyxified

"What precisely would you like your opponent to cite, then?"

Something which is neither Bible nor things outside Bible.

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#4
--> @Nyxified

>Cannot use the Bible as proof
>Cannot use things outside the Bible as proof

What precisely would you like your opponent to cite, then?

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--> @philochristos

I just dont want them using circular logic, where they use things outside Bible to prove things outside Bible.

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Your opponent has to prove that something outside the Bible exists, but they can't use anything outside the Bible as evidence? That don't make no kinda sense.

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Sola scriptura debate

Criterion Pro Tie Con
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Con forfeits the debate by arguing using things outside of the Bible as proof, which directly violates the rules. Thus, pro wins
Criterion Pro Tie Con
Winner
According to the rules, the burden of proof is on con. Pro made a really long argument that seems very inconsistent with the burden of proof rules. Pro's burden of proof rules have never made sense, but oh well. Con gave a tiny argument when he was supposed to have a "burden" of proof. Also, is it supposed to say that con cannot use any proof at all since he can't use the Bible or non-Biblical sources? This would basically mean that pro cannot use anything. This is even worse than the "logic doesn't exist" debate. In that debate, pro's opponent was at least able to use illogical sentences to prove logic exists. In this debate, you're somehow forbidden to use any source of evidence at all, while your opponent can use any evidence desired. It would only be fair if pro isn't allowed to do this either. Funny enough, this would be circular reasoning, which pro always complains about. Con was able to show pro's argument was fallacious since it assumes only the Bible is real but then uses everything but the Bible to "prove" this claim.

Pro starts by claiming that Bible doesn't prove anything outside itself actually exists. Pro says the pages of the Bible prove nothing, but we all know materials come from somewhere outside the thing itself. Pro refutes himself in the process. Pro then talks about circular reasoning being used in everyday life. Pro essentially says that if atheists can complain about using the Bible to prove the Bible, theists can complain about using non-Biblical things to prove non-Biblical things. Pro then goes on to give us a bunch of thought experiments, which end up proving logic does indeed exist, despite pro complaining that "logic exists" cannot be proven. Pro sites all these sources with Wikipedia. One thing I couldn't help notice was that pro never showed why existence would be limited to things in the Bible. It would make more sense to say nothing exists rather only things in a divine book. Pro could have picked any book and said the book itself doesn't prove things outside it exist. This is not unique to the Bible.

Con is able to show weaknesses in pro's logic. For example, con was able to catch how pro complained about non-Biblical things being used to prove non-Biblical things, which means that there are clearly things outside the Bible, or else there is no circular logic being used at all since these things wouldn't exist. It doesn't matter if the findings and connections are true, since things are being used that exist outside the Bible. Con shows that pro used things outside the Bible to argue a point. Con shows us that pro defeated himself by making an argument.

If pro's argument is truly valid, it would end up contradicting itself since it assumes non-Biblical sources are real, when they supposedly don't exist.

If con's argument is valid, it would not contradict itself since the non-Biblical sources can exist and also be used as real proof.

Con's argument is the only valid and logical one.

Since con was somehow "forbidden" to use any proof at all, he was forced to show pro's argument was invalid in and of itself and actually helped con in the process. Pro did the work for con. Since con wasn't allowed to present forth his own evidence, he was able to "steal" evidence used by pro and make it backfire. Con was only forbidden to use "things" as "proof" (as the description says). He was not forbidden to destroy pro's entire argument and use it against what it was attempted to be used as.

CON WINS!
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Criterion Pro Tie Con
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Con's only argument refers to "things outside Bible" which is against the rules. Since Con does not challenge the rules, he fails to meet his burden. (Also Pro saying "things outside Bible" isn't saying those things actually exist.) And Pro is making a lot of arguments about circular reasoning and logic that don't get addressed.