To our esteemed professor, Professor Elsa Barniza, and to my fellow debaters, good morning.

I stand on behalf of my team today opposing the claim that life undergoes evolutionary
processes. I firmly believe life was created with purpose, and will always be created with
purpose.

First and foremost, the complexity of life and the universe point to intelligent design. Human
DNA contains over 3.2 billion base pairs, which is incredibly complex—far beyond the capacity
of mere evolution. Louis Pasteur's Law of Biogenesis states that life comes only from pre-
existing life, discrediting the possibility of life arising naturally. Furthermore, Sir Fred Hoyle
observed that the constants of nature are so precisely set they could not be the result of chance.
As humans, we’ve created countless innovations to improve our lives, yet we cannot deny that
we too were created by someone. The complexity of our brains and the structure of our eyes
clearly showcase how remarkable we are. These qualities differentiate us from other species,
indicating that we came from a distinct origin. If evolution were a natural process, how do we
explain such complexity, which shows evidence of a guiding force?

Secondly, the existence of religions and historical accuracy strongly support creationism. The
Bible, for instance, has been validated by numerous archaeological discoveries. The Dead Sea
Scrolls, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, contain texts from the Old Testament, preserving
the creation theory and the belief in God. The Pool of Siloam, mentioned in the Gospel of John,
was uncovered in 2004, offering physical evidence of biblical locations. Archaeological findings
like the House of David in the Tel Dan Stele in Israel and the walls of Jericho in the West Bank
confirm the existence of places described in the Bible. Furthermore, Jesus’ teachings were
passed down orally by early Hebrew communities within 30 to 40 years of His death, as shown
by early Church writings and consistent New Testament testimony, further preserving the
creation story.

And lastly, evolution fails to provide adequate explanations for the origin of life and the sudden
appearance of complex life forms. If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes today?
If evolution is an ongoing process, why species like sharks, which have existed for millions of
years, haven’t evolved? This challenges the idea of continuous evolution. The Cambrian
Explosion, which occurred about 541 million years ago, demonstrated the sudden appearance of
complex life forms in the fossil record, without gradual predecessors. This contradicts Darwin’s
theory of gradual evolution, where life should have changed slowly over time. Additionally,
abiogenesis, the theory that life emerged from non-living matter, has never been replicated in lab
conditions today despite numerous attempts. The scientific community has failed to produce
evidence for life arising from non-life. The probability of natural evolution creating functional,
complex life forms is so unreasonable and is indeed contradicting to their ideas.

Isn’t it more reasonable to believe life was created with purpose? Ladies and gentlemen, can we
imagine denying that such complexity and order came from a Creator? Wouldn’t it be more
rational to believe that life was designed with intention rather than leaving such matters to
random chance?

Therefore, I can conclude that we successfully defend our proposition and defeat the opposing
team. Thank you!
Questions About God and Creation

1. Where did God come from?

o God is eternal—without beginning or end. He exists beyond time
and space and has no origin like created beings or the universe.
o Revelation 22:13: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and
the Last, the Beginning and the End."

2. If God created all living things, who were the first people to describe and prove it?
o The first people to describe God as the creator of all life were
Adam and Eve.

3. Why did these people define all things as coming from God?
o The Book of Genesis details how God created them and all other
life on Earth.

4. If there is one God, why are there so many religions?

o People interpret God and spirituality differently based on unique
experiences, traditions, and environments. Despite differences,
many religions share similar concepts of a higher power.
o As mentioned in my speech, we do not view God only from a
Christian perspective but also recognize other religions.

5. Are humans made from dust?

o Genesis 2:7: "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of
the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and
the man became a living being."

6. What does the apple represent in the story of Adam and Eve?
o It symbolizes free will and the nature of humanity’s relationship
with God.

Questions About Evolution and Science

7. If creationism is true, why do we find ancient fossils and rock layers suggesting
millions of years of Earth’s history?
o Radiometric dating methods rely on assumptions that may be
inaccurate (e.g., parent isotope presence). This can lead to
unreliable age estimates.
 o The Great Flood could have led to fossilization, creating layered
rock formations.
o The Bible does not mention dinosaurs by name since the term
was coined in the 19th century, but descriptions in Job 40:15-24
(Behemoth) and Job 41 (Leviathan) could refer to dinosaurs or
marine reptiles.

8. How do you explain genetic similarities between humans and primates if we were
created separately?
o Similarities in DNA can be explained by a common designer
rather than a common ancestor. Just as a car manufacturer uses
similar parts in different models, God used shared design
principles across species.

9. If humans were created by God, why do disease, disaster, and suffering exist?
o Suffering is a result of free will and humanity’s fall from grace.
When sin entered the world, it brought suffering and decay.
o Romans 5:12: "Sin entered the world through one man, and
death through sin, and in this way, death came to all people
because all sinned."

10. How do you reconcile evolution with observable genetic variation and adaptation?

 Adaptation occurs within created kinds, but this does not mean one
species can evolve into another. Small changes over time do not
equate to large-scale evolution.

11. Why is evolution widely accepted in the scientific

community if it doesn’t fully explain life’s complexity and
origins?

 Evolution is dominant in science but still faces criticism. Creationism

offers an alternative but is often dismissed due to biases. Scientific
consensus is not absolute truth, and new evidence continues to
challenge aspects of evolution.

12. If everything was created as it is today, why do we

observe changes in species, such as microevolution or
adaptation?

 Adaptation happens within created kinds, but this does not support the
idea that small changes lead to new species.

13. How does the diversity of life today fit into a literal
interpretation of creation?
  The diversity of life traces back to the original kinds created by God.
After the Great Flood, species diversified rapidly in different
environments.

Your questions are already structured well for a logical trap. Below is a refined version with
smoother wording and clearer logical flow:

1. Mr. Speaker, do you believe in the theory of evolution?

 If No: Exactly.
 If Yes: Then, Mr. Speaker, you agree that evolution is scientifically
valid, right?
o If No: Exactly.
o If Yes: But doesn’t that mean you must also accept the evidence
that shows evolution is a continuous process?
 If Yes: So, Mr. Speaker, if evolution is continuous, how do
you explain the gaps in the fossil record and observable
limits to evolution in certain species? Doesn’t this
challenge the completeness of the theory?
 If No: Isn’t this contradictory since you’ve just agreed that
evolution is valid, yet now you deny its continuous nature?

2. Mr. Speaker, if evolution is a natural process, does it

demonstrate complexity and order in life?

 If No: Can you provide evidence that life arose through purely random,
unguided processes?
 If Yes: Are you contradicting yourself by saying evolution is a random,
natural process yet also results in complexity and order?
3. Mr. Speaker, does the sudden appearance of new species in the
Cambrian Explosion align with Darwin’s theory of gradual
evolution?

 If No: Please explain why a "sudden" emergence of life does not

contradict gradual evolution.
 If Yes: Then, Mr. Speaker, how do you reconcile the rapid emergence
of diverse species with Darwin’s idea of slow, gradual change?

4. Mr. Speaker, can evolution lead to the development of complex

biological systems like the human eye?

 If No: Then aren’t you admitting that evolution lacks direct evidence
for such complexity?
 If Yes: Can you provide observable evidence of a step-by-step process
showing how the human eye was formed through random mutations?
o If No: Then aren’t you admitting that evolution lacks direct
evidence for such complexity?

This structure makes the argument more refined while ensuring that both "Yes" and "No"
answers lead to a logical challenge. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!

Here is your original set of questions rewritten for clarity and organization, keeping your words
intact:

Q1: If evolution is natural, how do you explain life's complexity

and order?

Follow-up: If being natural creates such structure, does this suggest a guiding force? Why, then,
is evolution the answer?

Q2: If evolution explains human origins, what triggered the very

first change in life?

Follow-up: If that change needed a cause, doesn’t that contradict the idea of evolution as a
natural process?
Q3: How do we explain the 'sudden' appearance of new species in
the Cambrian Explosion, given the gradual nature of evolution as
proposed by Darwin?

Follow-up: Doesn’t your answer contradict Darwin's theory of evolution, which suggests
gradual changes over time?

Q4: Can evolution occur through gradual changes and natural

selection?

Follow-up: Can you provide a scientific explanation of how evolution occurs through gradual
and natural selection?
If no: Is your answer contradicting the theory of evolution that natural and gradual selection is
the driving force behind evolution?

Q5: Does evolution consistently lead to the formation of new

species over time?

Follow-up: If yes, why have horseshoe crabs remained virtually unchanged for millions of
years?
If no: Exactly, evolution does not lead to the formation of new species. The horseshoe crab has
remained unchanged for 450 million years, while dinosaurs emerged only about 230 million
years ago in the Triassic period.

This version keeps your original wording intact but organizes it more clearly for easier reading.
Let me know if you'd like any further tweaks!