"The challenge I'll present atheists when a discussion is brought up is simple: Prove he DOESN'T exist."

As I said in a related thread, it is impossible to prove something doesn't exist. If you disagree with this, please prove there is not a tribe of invisible, microscopic pygmies living in your tennis shoes.

Conversely, it is possible to prove something does exist: simply present it.

God and Rick are walkin in the garden, God says, Rick, where is your brother Able? Rick's reply? Who am I? Am I my brother's keeper?

Cigarick, presented for your approval. My mother was going in for surgery 20 years ago on her intestines. She had inflammatory bowl disease. She was going to have a section of her intestines removed that was approximately 20 inches long. It was damaged, it was perforated, she was bleeding internally and would have died without the surgery. I was with her in the hospital. I prayed with her, over her, laid hands on her, she was unconscious but moaning. I tearfully begged God to heal her in the name of Jesus. The next morning, before her surgery, the doctors examined her. She was "healed", "completely". The Dr.'s had "no explanation". They had ex-rays before and after, no explanation... I present this miracle as proof that God does exist.

he also has micoscopic pygmies living in his head too.
thats way cool robby

about your mom, not the pygmies.

Cig, must be really gloomy/depressing to KNOW when the end comes, it is truly the end. But, I am not passing judgement....it is your opinion and I respect that.....but, pity it as well. I've been friends with atheists and religious (not just Christians) individuals, and I have found that the religious contingent is a much happier/content group.......here comes your "see? they worship only to comfort themselves and extinguish fear" argument.

Rick, sorry, your agnostic........IMO, agnostic=atheist. That is not a personal jab just an opinion.