Everytime I come here, I learn something new; that is a very good thing!
DoctorBill, you have put into words what I have never heard anybody say. As a former believer, I was led away by actually reading the bible and discovering that I could not take it literally; unless I wanted to throw out everything I knew about science. However, what were those experiences that I attributed to God? I believe that there are rational explanations for most if not all; it sure felt like I was 'baptized in the Holy Spirit' when it happened...
I'll say this; I am now not sure of anything now, but I refuse to abandon common sense, totally suspend disbelief and/or stop thinking for myself.
Maybe the bible is a way to lead us to the "Truth", and is not to be taken literally; maybe our minds rationalize our actions (or beliefs) after the event happens.
Perhaps the greatest evidence of the supernatural would be if the biblical god were to manifest himself (herself) to the world, to scientists and to historians.
That would pretty much solve everything.
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