(Like my former post in this thread, I am using Quick Reply and not addressing anyone in particular. I apologize if anyone thought that they were being singled out - that certainly was not my intention).

Although I believe in God, I don't think that we will find proof that He exists, or proof that He doesn't either. Every person has to find out for themselves. I have prayed and have felt an answer, and that is good enough for me. I don't expect anybody to take my word for it, although they could also pray and listen for an answer. Answers don't even come in the same way for everyone. It could be words in your mind, or a good feeling in your heart. To describe it would be like trying to explain what salt tastes like to a person who has no sense of taste. Or the color blue to a blind person. If we had proof, we would have no need for faith, and I believe that we are here to learn to have faith, among other things.

What is the point in debating? Those who want to know must find out for themselves. Rhapsody I would advise your friend to pray and ask for his or her own experience. You could pray with them also. On any point of belief, if you want to know whether it is true, it is best to go to the source and ask.

Rap