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:''Brothers and sisters, '''stop thinking like children'''. In regard to evil be infants, but '''in your thinking be adults'''.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), 1 Co 14:20.</ref>
:''Brothers and sisters, '''stop thinking like children'''. In regard to evil be infants, but '''in your thinking be adults'''.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), 1 Co 14:20.</ref>


If you seriously believe that there is no proof of God, I will tell you to watch a single debate between a knowledgeable Christian apologist and an atheist.  I do appreciate that empirical data cannot prove that God exists.  However, there are many pointers that lead to God's existence. Add to that the illumination of the Holy Spirit while seeking his nature through his Word, and accept Him at his Word… it’s called faith.  
If you seriously believe that there is no proof of God, I will tell you to watch a single debate between [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MzPmkNsgU a knowledgeable Christian apologist and an atheist].  I do appreciate that empirical data cannot prove that God exists.  However, there are many pointers that lead to God's existence. Add to that the illumination of the Holy Spirit while seeking his nature through his Word, and accept Him at his Word… it’s called faith.  


This is true Christian faith - Every scientific discovery brings more evidence of God's existence and strengthens our faith in God.  Every archaeological finding brings increased proof that God has protected the canon of scripture for almost 2,000 years.  
This is true Christian faith - Every scientific discovery brings more evidence of God's existence and strengthens our faith in God.  Every archaeological finding brings increased proof that God has protected the canon of scripture for almost 2,000 years.