Hey Guys,
Sorry, I'm gonna do a general-reply-thing.
1.) I want to apologize for being 'preachy', and the '(obviously)'. I didn't mean to do that.
2.) Evidence: Has anyone read DC Talk books? These books provide a lot of evidence on healings, people dying for this faith, etc. Then again, I don't know if this would be counted as evidence as it is from Christian POV?
3.) Saying God created evil would depend on a person's view of God and evil. If evil is the absence of good, and if God is good, then no, God did not create evil.
4.) And yes, as you may have heard, 'Christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship.' We speak to each other often.
5.) I'm not interested in a big shiny throne.
6.) Actual accounts... DC Talk books, Benny Hinn (apparently a controversial topic?), a web link:
http://www.theelijahchallenge.org/index.php/component/content/article/124-top-menu/testimonies-a-reports/leader-testimonies/arjae-matthews/122-2011-march-arjae-matthews7.) In my opinion, God is more than a bible page deep. There is so much more to Him than that. So, no. I don't completely know EVERYTHING about my God. Do you know everything about your friends? Your parents? Nope. Relationship is about getting to know each other. -- once again, my opinion.
8.) The Alternative Explanation can be possible but only in Theory? That too - being Theory - is not fact. So technically, miracles and natural explanations are on the same level? (thanks for the welcome =] )
9.) thanks for the warning on using scripture on this site.
10.) That is faith. And yes, but after I felt being in His presence -- own experience once again -- I good with gripping on the Rock in the midst of a Hurricane.
11.) One of our soccer guys busted up his knee. We prayed and he got healed. No, there is no written evidence to support this though. Accept this or don't. I have had healings from pain in my feet - after two operations that only messed up my feet more. Once again, the only evidence is experience. A house divided cannot stand. Satan is evil. If so, why would he do something nice? Satan wouldn't heal randomly.
12.) He could but I'd probably be killed because of the glory of God. (it was asked.) Would that not take away free will according to belief?
13.) KJV, right? Different versions, different translations. And what was the Hebrew meaning? Evil comes from the word Ra??a?h. That word also translates to adversity or calamity. (Strong's numbers)
14.) True. My apologies then, Lady A.
15.) many have, but mostly by Christians. But I'm not sure if this counts as the evidence needed probably needs to come from a neutral person? One who does not believe in God? And I'm chilled with the 'note'.
16.) and I see what you quoted from me was ambiguous. My mistake. It's God's choice whether to heal a person or not.
Well, thanks for the discussion. I learnt much from you guys. See ya around.