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 191K 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 21K 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
191K Members

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Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +12.1% / 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: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 941 members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K 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

  • Christianity
    51 posts in the past month
    1. Belief is not a choice. Atheists do not “reject god” or choose to not believe.
    2. The second coming of Jesus not happening 2000 years ago disproves Christianity.
    3. The Bible contains one of the worst and most misogynistic passages you can read
    #1
    Christianity
    Belief is not a choice. Atheists do not “reject god” or choose to not believe. · The second coming of Jesus not happening 2000 years ago disproves Christianity. · The Bible contains one of the worst and most misogynistic passages you can read
    51
  • Islam
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Islam allows sex with slaves (where real consent is impossible) but stones two consenting adults for zina.
    2. If Muhammad received his first revelation in 2026 instead of 610 CE, the most likely outcome is psychiatric treatment, not a new religion
    3. Muhammad’s consummation with 9-year-old Aisha proves he was NOT the perfect moral example for all humanity
    #2
    Islam
    Islam allows sex with slaves (where real consent is impossible) but stones two consenting adults for zina. · If Muhammad received his first revelation in 2026 instead of 610 CE, the most likely outcome is psychiatric treatment, not a new religion · Muhammad’s consummation with 9-year-old Aisha proves he was NOT the perfect moral example for all humanity
    42
  • Abrahamic
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Doubt Is More Intellectually Honest Than Faith
    2. God gets a free pass from logic. That’s the trick.
    3. How do you know your religion is the right one, when it’s the only one you know
    #3
    Abrahamic
    Doubt Is More Intellectually Honest Than Faith · God gets a free pass from logic. That’s the trick. · How do you know your religion is the right one, when it’s the only one you know
    39
  • Atheism
    23 posts in the past month
    1. The idea of God came from humans trying to explain what they don’t understand
    2. I see no reason to love God.
    3. Help me understand why people genuinely believe in a God
    #4
    Atheism
    The idea of God came from humans trying to explain what they don’t understand · I see no reason to love God. · Help me understand why people genuinely believe in a God
    23
  • Classical Theism
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Most theists don’t seem to understand the real PoE.
    2. Morality is ungroundable even if Theism is true.
    3. “Look how the nature is so fine tuned by God”, says someone who doesn’t know that 99% of the species that ever existed are extinct now
    #5
    Classical Theism
    Most theists don’t seem to understand the real PoE. · Morality is ungroundable even if Theism is true. · “Look how the nature is so fine tuned by God”, says someone who doesn’t know that 99% of the species that ever existed are extinct now
    21

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 191K 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?
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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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