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Golden State Warriors will win the Western Conference.

The stage is set for the Warriors to win the west. They have arguably the best backcourt in the league who both are amazing shooters, one of the best lockdown defenders in the game, a good post game with David Lee and one of the best paint defenders in the league and i still haven't even mentioned the deep balanced bench that will give them good numbers in the playoffs. There are also small uncertainties about the other contenders that point in the direction of the Warriors winning the conference. For Houston the James Harden and Dwight Howard experiment might not work or might take a couple of seasons to increase chemistry. For the OKC, in the playoffs, Durant and Westbrook will get you 55ppg but their is no one else going to be able to score the ball consistently for them to win in the playoffs. For the Clippers, the Doc Rivers experiment might not work or it might take a few seasons for Clippers players to change the way they play from the fast flowing basketball of Jeff Van Gundy to very disciplined offense and defense of Rivers. For San Antonio, even though it seems like their stars never age it will happen eventually and i think this could be the year which opens the door for Golden State who still have the same chemistry of last year, no coaching changes to adapt to and replaced the gap left by Jarret Jack with and even better player in Andre Iguodala.
The Greek Empire had the most effect on modern society

Now I will admit, some of that is true. They did, in fact, take the Gods the Greeks had. However, the Romans had an advance military that easily conquered most of the Mediterranean Sea area. Here are just a few of Roman invented technologies, the original reaper, lateen sails, sewers, cement concrete, and cameos. Link about that here (http://en.wikipedia.org...). Also, conquering a lot the land can have an impact on society, too. The Greeks did the best with diplomacy and the Romans did the best with Military and Civil tech.
I have super powers

My opponent did not understood my argument The average human who is not deaf can do the same.' LACK OF SOURCE Basically, a average human cant hear a phone that has been on low volume from far away but when my phone was ringing I placed it on a very low volume and I was able to hear it from my kitchen when it was in the living room and this could happen humans could have powers. The same can be said about many people older than 10. This proves nothing. Your not getting what I am saying. I was at gym and my classmates are older than 10. My gym teacher said when your doing a four arm pass it will hurt. When my class mates hit the ball they complained and it was the whole class except me and you said I give lack of proof when your giving something irrelevant as if it is a fact. Really? You seem to lack the intelligence to know that a period goes at the end of each sentence. Just because you have lack of grammar on the internet does not necessarily mean you cant spell out side of the real world and of course have super intelligence does not mean your the smartest man in the world it is showing that your very smart and you know when to think and find the right situations in a problem. "I have super speed because I ran faster than a car once and I am serious." I just said that to show you how fast I am but I am very fast and I have been stated the fastest man in school. Argument I have great stamina and great skill I react very fast and am able to sense incoming attacks. Stamina: My stamina increases very often and I could increase how long I can last here is a example of a human ability that is greater than a regular human. I have survived 50 laps of fitness gram pacer test and to believe me I have also ran 24 laps in a track field. I react fast as if my brain senses the move. I have senses you know. Examples - Someone tried attack I could not hear the foot steps because it was a prank but than it came to a certain point where I was able to know who it was. Example 2. As my friend was trying to scare me he failed because I knew who it was. Your argument is lacking and you did not refute my statements correctly. It is possible for humans to have powers http://www.cracked.com... Powers can be defined as abilities other humans cant surpass
I have super powers

"I was able to hear my music a bit even though it was on low" The average human who is not deaf can do the same. "I am the fastest" Lack of proof. "I have strong endurance and I am skinny in class we were playing volley ball 5 volley ball hit my arms and I didn't feel pain" The same can be said about many people older than 10. This proves nothing. "I have super intelligence" Really? You seem to lack the intelligence to know that a period goes at the end of each sentence. "I have super speed because I ran faster than a car once and I am serious." No proof is shown that you are serious. Of course if the car was going at 3 mph then I would believe you but then that would not be super speed. "I have stated lots of proof" You have stated lots of fantasies.
I have super powers

OK my opponent clearly doesn't get it. He has shown that he has stamina and super intelligence and super speed. But he failed to prove that this is not normal. He failed to prove that he is one of the people in the source he gave. For example: "I have survived 50 laps of fitness gram pacer test and to believe me I have also ran 24 laps in a track field." My opponent has not shown that he isn't lying first of all. Second, he hasn't really proved that there are few others who can do the same.
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Reminder to readers: do NOT vote on this debate as per round 1. Though any feedback is certainly welcome. Song 1: Sim Shalom by Thom KingCantor Thom King is the Cantor at the synagogue that I attend and has became a close friend of mine. I'm proud to call him my friend and one of my mentors in music. This is a recording that he did of Michael Isaacson's arrangement of Sim Shalom. The song is part of the daily prayer service and is a prayer for peace. Once again, I'll provide a translation. Grant peace everywhere goodness and blessing,Grace, lovingkindness and mercy to us and unto all Israel, Your people. Bless us, our Father, all of us as one with the light of Your face;For by the light of Your face You have given us, Adonai our God,The Torah of life, and love of kindness, and righteousness and blessing and mercy and life and peace;And may it be good in Your eyes to bless Your people Israel at all times and in every hour with Your peace. Praised are You, Adonai, who blesses His people Israel with peace. ;Song 2: Skyrim This song is the theme song from the video game of the same title. It's a good song and I love the music video that Peter Hollens did with Lindsey Stirling.
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Thank you for introducing me to these songs - I am always looking to expand my musical taste. Here's a little blues for ya. Song 1: Way Down We Go - Kaleo https://m.youtube.com... This is an instrumental soundtrack that I like. It tells a story with a combination of modern and classical music. Song 2: Oni: Sword Base - Marty O'Donnell https://m.youtube.com...
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

You Raise me Up is one of my favorite songs of all time.Song 1: True Colors by Phil Collin (Cover by Celtic Woman) You with the sad eyesDon't be discouragedOh I realizeIt's hard to take courageIn a world full of peopleYou can lose sight of it all and the darkness,Inside you makes you feel so small But I see your true colorsShining throughI see your true colorsAnd that's why I love youSo don't be afraid to let them showYour true colorsTrue colors are beautiful,Like a rainbow Show me a smile then,Don't be unhappy, can't remember whenI last saw you laughingIf this world makes you crazyAnd you've taken all you can bearJust call me upBecause you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colorsShining throughI see your true colorsAnd that's why I love youSo don't be afraid to let them showJust show your true colorsTrue colors are beautiful,Like a rainbow Such sad eyesDiscouraged nowRealize When this world makes you crazyAnd you've taken all you can bearJust call me upBecause you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colorsShining throughI see your true colorsAnd that's why I love youSo don't be afraid to let them showJust show your true colorsTrue colors, true colors 'Cause there's a shining throughI see your true colorsAnd that's why I love youSo don't be afraid to let them showYour true colors, true colorsTrue colors are beautiful,Beautiful, like a rainbow Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Show me your coloursShow me your rainbow Show me your coloursShow me your rainbow ;Song 2: Yesh Tikvah (There is Hope) by Benny FriedmanOnce again I will provide a translation Why the fear, why the frownWhy the smile upside downShake yourself from the dustScrape your soul from the rustKnow that this too shall passFor in G-d we trustThere is hopeIf we sing our hope togetherWe have faith that is stronger than the terrorNo despair, no dismayEverything will be okayHe is with us night and dayBrother dearDry your tearsTake my hand, never fearLet's advance, side by sideAnd let's cast our fright asideDon't forget all the loveThat we have from AboveAnd you'll see with the dawnAll the pain will be gone ;
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Absolutely beautiful. I have always been astounded by the power of an opera singer's voice and their ability to project it and express emotion. I cannot find any other words to describe Avinu Malkeinu besides "powerful" and "moving." I love it. Now for my next songs: Song 1: You Raise Me Up - Selah https://m.youtube.com... Song 2: When You Come Back Down- Nicklecreeck https://m.youtube.com...
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Thank you for those songs. I've always have been a huge fan of Phil Collins and Imagine Dragons. Collins is one of my favorite song writers.Song 1 - Anger: "The Lord Hath Exalted Thee from Among the People" from Elijah I am an opera singer and have had the honor of singing in Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah. It's a very dramatic oratorio that details the life of Elijah. In this particular scene, he confronts King Ahab and Jezebel on turning their backs on God. Queen Jezabel then promises to destroy Elijah and have him killed. Song 2 - Apologies/Forgiveness: Avinu MalkeinuI am Jewish and one of the prayers we pray during Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is Avinu Malkeinu. It is a prayer asking for forgiveness for our sins.It is possibly one of the most moving prayers in all of the synagogue services. I've provided a translation and lyrics. Hear our prayerWe have sinned before TheeHave compassion upon us and upon our childrenHelp us bring an end to pestilence, war, and famineCause all hate and oppression to vanish from the earthInscribe us for blessing in the Book Of LifeLet the new year be a good year for us Avinu malkeinu sh'ma kolenuAvinu malkeinu chatanu l'faneychaAvinu malkeinu alkenu chamol aleynuV'al olaleynu v'tapenu Avinu malkeinuKaleh dever v'cherev v'raav mealeynuAvinu malkeinu kalehchol tsarUmastin mealeynu Avinu malkeinuAvinu malkeinuKotvenu b'sefer chayim tovimAvinu malkeinu chadesh aleynuChadesh a leynu shanah tovah Sh'ma kolenuSh'ma kolenuSh'ma kolenu Avinu malkeinu Avinu malkeinuChadesh a leynu Shanah tovah Avinu malkeinuSh'ma kolenuSh'ma kolenuSh'ma kolenuSh'ma kolenu ;
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Thank you for those songs. The theme for this round is success/failure or facing a struggle. The two songs that I've chosen are "Go the Distance", and "The Impossible Dream." Song 1: Go the Distance from Hercules. I have often dreamed of a far off placeWhere a hero's welcome would be waiting for meWhere the crowds will cheer when they see my faceAnd a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to beI'll be there someday, I can go the distanceI will find my way if I can be strongI know every mile, will be worth my whileWhen I go the distance, I'll be right where I belongDown an unknown road to embrace my fateThough that road may wander, it will lead me to youAnd a thousand years would be worth the waitIt might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it throughAnd I won't look back, I can go the distanceAnd I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeatIt's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope'Til I go the distance, and my journey is completeBut to look beyond the glory is the hardest partFor a hero's strength is measured by his heartLike a shooting star, I will go the distanceI will search the world, I will face its harmsI don't care how far, I can go the distance'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your armsI will search the world, I will face its harms'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms ;Song 2: The Impossible DreamTo dream the impossible dreamTo fight the unbeatable foeTo bear with unbearable sorrowTo run where the brave dare not go To right the unrightable wrongTo love pure and chaste from afarTo try when your arms are too wearyTo reach the unreachable star This is my questTo follow that starNo matter how hopelessNo matter how far To fight for the rightWithout question or pauseTo be willing to march into HellFor a heavenly cause And I know if I'll only be true To this glorious questThat my heart will lie peaceful and calmWhen I'm laid to my rest And the world will be better for thisThat one man, scorned and covered with scars Still strove with his last ounce of courageTo reach the unreachable star ;
The Return of Our King; Song Debate

Ayy. It's been a while since I've done a debate, let alone be on DDO. Since I have made my glorious, triumphant return to this site, and I want to start off easy, I've decided to do a song debate. Rules: Each person will post 2 songs per round. For ease of judging, each round will have a theme, except the last one. All songs must be provided via Youtube links. Structure: R1 is strictly for acceptance. R2) Theme is Success/Failure, Overcoming/Facing a Struggle. R3) Theme is Apologies/Anger. R4) Theme is Encouragement/Uplifting. R5) No Theme A note to voters: please do not vote on this debate. This is strictly for the entertainment of the debaters and viewers.
does 0.9999999.......... equal 1

Let's jump right into it. Every mathematician across the entire globe has at some point pondered the question of whether 0.999. .. . equals one. The standard argument that it doesn't equal one is that if it is 0.9 it is shy of one, if it is 0.99 it is shy of one if it is 0.999999 it is still shy of one. No matter where you stop the nine sequence, it will never be one. This seems to show that the finite human experience of this is shy of one, but maybe the infinite, beyond human experience of this equals one. How do we know? My opponent has presented an equation in attempt to prove that 0.9999. .. does indeed equal one. The equation follows: x=0.99999. .. .. .. We multiply both sides by ten and get 10x=9.99999. .. .. . We then subtract x from both sides 9x=9 This is because we subtract the original x value which is 0.999. .. . from both sides and the result is x=1 Great, sounds really convincing but unfortunately there is just a bit more to it than that. Suppose we used the same math in the same equation except we have infinitely many nines going off to the left. This time the equation will go as follows: . .. .. .. .. .9999999999999=x we multiply both sides by 10 and we get . .. .. .. .. ..9999999999990=10x We subtract the original x value from both sides and get -9=9x We divide both sides by 9 x=-1 So this equation is telling me that . .. .. ..999999999 equals -1. Do you believe that? Most people think that the first equation is fine, but then they look at the second equation and think what I did is ridiculous. But it is exactly the same mathematics as so you can't just pick and choose when it is right and when it is wrong. If you believe 1=0.9999. .. then you also must believe that . .. .. .999999=-1. But let's make matters worse. Let do an equation with infinitely many 9's going of to the right and left. The equation looks as follows: . .. .. .. .9999999.99999999. .. .. .=x We multiply both sides by 10 . .. .. .. .99999999.9999999. .. .. .=10x We subtract the original x value from both sides and get 0=10x-. .. .9999.999999. .. .. . .. .. .99999.99999. .. . is the original x value the equation is now 0=10x-x We simplify and get 0=9x We divide both sides by 9 and get x=0 So this is telling me that . .. .9999.99999. .. . equals 0. Honestly, do you believe that? The same mathematics is being applied to different circumstances and because it cannot be false in some and true and others, it just shows to prove one thing. It shows that if you believe this, this, and this, you simply must believe this, this, and this. But however you can choose the more believable option like me. You can believe that these equations don't have a meaningful answer in the first place.
does 0.9999999.......... equal 1

Argument 1: The argument by mathematical proof: Let x=0.999... (equation 1) Therefore: 10x=9.999... Therefore: 9x=9.999...-x Therefore: 9x=9.999...-0.999... (substituting in equation 1) Therefore: 9x=9 Therefore: x=1 (equation 2) Substituting for x using equations 1 and 2 we arrive at: 1=0.999...
christians should reject that stoning so much, was ever ordained by God

This is getting boring. "the bible also says that Jesus overthrew the requirements of the nail having "nailed them to the cross". in collassions. most say this means jewish law is no more, but moral law still exists. this could mean stoning is no more, even if God and Jesus were at one time for it. jesus did say let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Bare assertion; I'll just dismiss this. "he didnt says specifically that deviant childrent should be stoned." Please refer to Matthew 15:1-4 and Matthew 5:17-19. "you are still reading too much into the passage to think because the man isn't mentined that that was why she wouldnt eb stoned. the man could be taken care of elsewhere." I have already addressed this. My opponent has failed to to meet her burden of proof.
christians should reject that stoning so much, was ever ordained by God

the bible also says that Jesus overthrew the requirements of the nail having "nailed them to the cross". in collassions. most say this means jewish law is no more, but moral law still exists. this could mean stoning is no more, even if God and Jesus were at one time for it. jesus did say let he who is without sin cast the first stone. he didnt says specifically that deviant childrent should be stoned. you are still reading too much into the passage to think because the man isn't mentined that that was why she wouldnt eb stoned. the man could be taken care of elsewhere. conventional wisdom and bible context shows let he who is without sin etc shows that Jesus was nt for stoning, at least no longer for it.
christians should reject that stoning so much, was ever ordained by God

My opponent concedes that Jesus criticised the Pharisees for disobeying the Laws of Moses, specifically Exodus 21:15-17, which falsifies her assertion that God does not condone stoning. Pro alludes to arguments that conclude that the Law is no longer binding. Well, according to Jesus, it does. In Matthew 5:17-19 (The Sermon on the Mount), Jesus says: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." [1] In Matthew 15, Jesus chastises the Pharisees for disobeying the Law, which calls for the stoning of deviant children. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that Mosaic Law is to be obeyed. These are the commandments that Jesus himself gave; he is, according to the doctrine of the Trinity, God. Pro calls my refutation of her opening argument 'weak'. Well, Leviticus 20:10 says that both the man and the woman are to be put to death. To my opponent I ask: where is the accused man? The Pharisees in the story attempted to misapply Mosaic Law. Finally, Pro has not even attempted to explain how those direct calls for stoning found in the Old Testament can be anything but. [1] http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org...
christians should reject that stoning so much, was ever ordained by God

"Jesus was an ardent supporter of Mosaic Law . In Matthew 15:1-4, Jesus chastises the Pharisees for failing to keep the Mosaic Law by not stoning children who curse their parents. this is your best point. I don't know what to make of it, I cannot deny. I wouldn't neceesarily say he was an ardent supporter though. the best point in your case is tha if you look the verse up it says that Jesus said God said that they are to be put to death, those who dishonor father and mother. I would have to argue that this could be a typo, or minor mistake, in that Jesus might have meant the OT says that, not necessarily God. I would also have to argue perhaps he meant they are not even fulfilling their own standards, but instead choose to follow the laws they agree and set up for themselves. otherwise if we assume that passage Is accurate we would have to assume it was God who ordered their death. and from that, if we are to remain Christian, use the other arguents Christians use for why the law no longer applies. as mentioned. your other points are very weak. no where does the OT say let he who is without sin cast the first stone. it calls for you to cast stones. so Jesus is essntialy changing direction here. in the case you mention about adultery, it's reading too much into it to say they didn't stone her cause the husband wasn't present. It doesn't say they have to be stoned at the same time or anything else.