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A Miracle by Definition

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Phat
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12-26-2006 11:29 PM

We were discussing the subject of miracles in chat one night, and the issue came up as to how one would define a miracle.
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Websters writes:
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miracle \mir-i-kel\ n 1 : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2 : an unusual event, thing, or accomplishment : wonder, marvel miraculous \me-ra-kye-les\ adj miraculously adv
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Going with Websters definition, a miracle need not be by divine intervention. It need only be very unusual. Would winning the Powerball be defined as a miracle or only a fulfillment of astronomical odds?
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If an individual had massive cancer in their body and a month or two later the Doctor found no cancer whatsoever, would this qualify as potential divine intervention?
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Is everything in life bound to happen eventually according to the laws of statistical improbability and probability?
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Faith/Belief or Coffee House, please
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12-26-2006 11:32 PM

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