bible/religion as fact Options

[*Statues/Shadows*]

In nearly every debate, people always seem to insist on using "I believe this because of my religion" or "it's in the bible."

However, are these actual valid foundations for debate?

[*Libertie*]

As someone who was raised in a Christian home, I have studied the Bible and I'm not completely moronic when it comes to this topic, so I'll say that before the whole "You haven't read it!" torpedoes come flying in my direction.

The thing about the Bible is that to Christians, it is solid fact, truth, whatever. However, not everyone is a Christian, yes? Therefore, not everyone holds Biblical scripture as a valid truth. Not only that, but the reason the Bible is regarded as fact to so many people is largely based on faith, believing that it's true. Because of this, I simply cannot take anyone seriously who tries to throw scripture at me in a debate. I end up feeling like they're throwing morals at me rather than fact.

I do understand that some parts of the Bible have been proven, and if that's the case, it's probably okay to use. I won't go into detail of what's okay to use in a debate and what's not, I'll just say this: when using any source, you have to consider whether it proves something or if it just expresses a strong opinion. For some people, it can be hard to tell the difference.