Debate Topics
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Douglass, Frederick
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The Corrupting Influence of Power
"Is absolute power inherently corrupting, or does it simply reveal pre-existing flaws in character?"
The Nature of True Freedom
"Is true freedom solely about physical liberation, or does it require something more – intellectual, spiritual, and emotional independence?"
Religion: Justification or Condemnation?
"Can genuine religious faith coexist with the practice of slavery, or is the latter inherently a perversion of the former?"
The Price of Resistance
"Is it morally justifiable to risk one's life and the lives of others by resisting slavery, even when the odds of success are slim?"
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