My mind has pretty much been on a particular question since last week. It has to do with what people consider to be 'compelling evidence' of God's existence...brought on for the most part by this Newsvine article http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/07/13/834375-religion-today. I would answer that with another question: do you know what you are looking for?
What's necessary? Writing on the wall? You could call it fake.
A family member being raised from the dead? You could say there's a perfectly scientific reason why that happened.
Him actually appearing before you? Pshaw...smoke and mirrors.
See where I'm going?
What would it take? What's your method of conclusive proof? One thing it seems that many people (mostly non-Christians) don't get nowadays is that when you start talking about God, ordinary, pragmatic (and so-called scientific) methods just don't cut it anymore. I won't waste time and say 'if they'd just read the Bible', because honestly, it means nothing to them. Until one comes to understand the depth of love and grace that our Lord has for us, the Bible will evermore remain a mere book. It will mean nothing--the words are dead to those who are dead. But to those of us who are alive, and by 'alive' I mean alive in Christ, it's our sustenance. Live it, breathe it, study it, work it. Heck marry it if you can (just kidding). But one thing you must never do, is say that there's no conclusive proof/evidence of God. If you don't see it, then you're looking in the wrong place. The Word itself says, and I can't put it any simpler, "Taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalms 34:8a). God's calling us to have a personal relationship with Him, and it is through the development of that relationship, that we will see His Truth.
What's the best way to ensure that someone is who they say they are? Meet them of course. Talk to them. Learn about them. The process of knowing God is pretty much the same. Just take the step. That's all.
Blessings!
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