A reason given in proof or rebuttal or discourse intended to persuade.

In this instance one who is debating is arguing FOR his cause, not WITH the person he is debating against. 

We will debate about a wide variety of subjects, some of which may not be able to be supported by scripture.  The point here is to have fun and learn something.  Debates will start out very benign and topics will progress in difficulty as we all begin to feel comfortable with each other and this blog.

Understand that not every debate will have a true winner.  For instance if we were to debate which side of the quarter displays American history better, the heads or the tails, we may have a stronger arguement for tails, but the fact is that both sides are still a part of the quarter and that both sides do display American history.  Tails may be the winner based on arguements provided but heads is by no means a loser. 

There is no better way to win an agruement than by educating yourself about the opposite side you may wish to contend for.  You will know the arguements before hand and you will know how to contend for your side with well prepared rebuttals. 

Don't just always contend for the side you believe in.  You can learn something by debating for the opposing side.  This is a safe enviornment, so you can stretch out a little and take a different view point. 

Playing the Game

1.  Topics to be debated will be posted once a week.

2.  To leave comments that contend for one side of the debate or the other.

3.  The "winner" will be determined by facts presented.  The number of comments placed may be a factor. 

4.  JudeThree will choose a member at random to determine the winner at the end of each week.

The Rules

1.  All persons can participate in the debate by leaving comments.

2.  Each comment will be clean of profane language and ideas. 

3.  JudeThree reserves the right to delete all flaming comments, profane comments, as well as comments that do not pertain to the debate at hand.

4.  Comments are being tracked by IP address and anyone who leaves unacceptable comments may be banned from this blog.

5.  In the heading of your comment state what side you are contending for.

6.  Your comment should contain facts, and you may include some personal experience that backs up your arguement.  Opinions may be added as well.

7.  Opinions must be submitted with facts, i.e. comments that just say, "I like this better than that" or "This stinks, That is better," will not be accepted. 

8.  Add scripture, when you can, to back up your arguement.

9.  Submit debate ideas by e-mail.

10. Report to JudeThree by e-mail if you receive flaming comments on your personal blog that pertain to a debate you commented in. 

11. You may add this blog to your friends list, but The Contenders will only add members.

12.  A member is defined as someone who has participated in a debate by leaving acceptable comments.  Leave one comment and you are a member. 

JudeThree may add or subtract rules as needed.  New rules will be posted. 

Let's get ready to debate!