r/DebateReligion

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About r/DebateReligion

A place to respectfully discuss and debate religion

The community at a glance

r/DebateReligion is a Subreddit for Religion with roughly 199K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include God, Religion, and Christianity. Product recommendations often mention books and religion.

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Established 2011
199K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +13.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 7K members
  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 9K members
  • 2018: 12K members
  • 2019: 12K members
  • 2020: 24K members
  • 2021: 27K members
  • 2022: 14K members
  • 2023: 13K members
  • 2024: 16K members
  • 2025: 14K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 564 members

Topics

  • God
    87 posts in the past month
    #1
    God
    87
  • Religion
    79 posts in the past month
    #2
    Religion
    79
  • Christianity
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Christianity
    42
  • Islam
    41 posts in the past month
    #4
    Islam
    41
  • Worst
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    36

Flair

  • Islam
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Shakespeare wins the Quran Challenge. His work is deeper, richer and masterful than anything in the Quran.
    2. awrah of slave women
    3. Fear of Hell and the Punishment of the Grave
    #1
    Islam
    Shakespeare wins the Quran Challenge. His work is deeper, richer and masterful than anything in the Quran. · awrah of slave women · Fear of Hell and the Punishment of the Grave
    19
  • Abrahamic
    15 posts in the past month
    1. It is irrational to expect atheists to take the threat of Hell seriously when there is no solid evidence that Hell even exists
    2. Abrahamic Religions Don't Deserve Automatic Respect
    3. Free will is not a solution to the problem of evil
    #2
    Abrahamic
    It is irrational to expect atheists to take the threat of Hell seriously when there is no solid evidence that Hell even exists · Abrahamic Religions Don't Deserve Automatic Respect · Free will is not a solution to the problem of evil
    15
  • Atheism
    10 posts in the past month
    1. The idea that atheists are the arrogant ones is insane
    2. Religion is problematic and we should actively try to abolish it.
    3. I don't believe a perfectly merciful God would create this world
    #3
    Atheism
    The idea that atheists are the arrogant ones is insane · Religion is problematic and we should actively try to abolish it. · I don't believe a perfectly merciful God would create this world
    10
  • Christianity
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Given Biblical precedent, Christians ought to be ok with blaming God directly for disease and natural disasters instead of physics, "fallen world" or demons.
    2. Forcing religion onto others
    3. Adopting Christianity can create very difficult moral challenges
    #4
    Christianity
    Given Biblical precedent, Christians ought to be ok with blaming God directly for disease and natural disasters instead of physics, "fallen world" or demons. · Forcing religion onto others · Adopting Christianity can create very difficult moral challenges
    10
  • Other
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Religious people can be hypocritical when it comes to religious experiences that don’t support their religion
    2. I don't think the idea of an almighty being fits with the he loves us all.
    3. The Free Will Defense use of the strained argument of Transworld Depravity is weak.
    #5
    Other
    Religious people can be hypocritical when it comes to religious experiences that don’t support their religion · I don't think the idea of an almighty being fits with the he loves us all. · The Free Will Defense use of the strained argument of Transworld Depravity is weak.
    8

Product recommendations

  • books
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best book or academic source to read about the actual/unbiased history of Quran preservation?
    2. Can you recommend any books or resources that delve deeper into the topic of sin and the gospel?
    3. Can you recommend any books or resources that delve deeper into the topic of sin and the gospel?
    #1
    books
    What is the best book or academic source to read about the actual/unbiased history of Quran preservation? · Can you recommend any books or resources that delve deeper into the topic of sin and the gospel? · Can you recommend any books or resources that delve deeper into the topic of sin and the gospel?
    11
  • religion
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I think we should take the best ideas from all of the religions, come to common agreements on which ones those are, leave out the bad ones, and create a new religion
    2. What’s stopping us from taking the best parts from all of the worlds religions and leaving out the bad parts for a new religion?
    3. What’s stopping us from taking the best parts from all of the worlds religions and leaving out the bad parts for a new religion?
    #2
    religion
    I think we should take the best ideas from all of the religions, come to common agreements on which ones those are, leave out the bad ones, and create a new religion · What’s stopping us from taking the best parts from all of the worlds religions and leaving out the bad parts for a new religion? · What’s stopping us from taking the best parts from all of the worlds religions and leaving out the bad parts for a new religion?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/DebateReligion for?
Best for Religion enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/DebateReligion free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/DebateReligion have?
Roughly 199K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/DebateReligion on?
r/DebateReligion runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/DebateReligion cover?
On the Hive Index, r/DebateReligion is organized under Religion.
How do I join r/DebateReligion?
You can join r/DebateReligion by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Religion communities like?
Communities for people exploring faith, theology, and religious practice across traditions. Discord hosts large communities for Christianity and interfaith debate, while Facebook groups cover everything from specific faith traditions to cross-religious discussion spaces.
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