Conversations with a sceptic (9): Do we need a God?

 Q:

Why do we need a god that explains nothing? 

A:

I beg to differ. 

In my case, through the experience I had 20 odd years ago, my most fundamental questions about myself, the world and the connection between the 2 were answered. As a former atheist, it became impossible to deny the existence of Spirit/ Force/ Tao/ God.

Far from being nothing....it was everything!

Now, if you have a materialistic understanding of the world, you will say it just happened in my head, ...it's subjective and since I can't prove it scientifically, I can't reproduce it, it's basically of no consequence.

Well, it may be irrelevant for you, but it was life changing for me, so it really doesn't affect me if others think I'm delusional.

You do realize that we're talking in circles here?

Atheists demand scientific evidence to prove there is an Eternal Source. 

Theists point out that the search for the Source is a subjective endeavor and if they want evidence, they have to start practicing one or the other spiritual practice. 

Atheists can't be bothered, don't believe it will show anything and don't believe in a Source a priori. 

Theists raise their hands in despair.

Atheists think they've "won" the argument because no (scientific) evidence was provided, so they can sit back and pat themselves on the shoulder.

Repeat ad nauseam.

GOD HAS TO BE EXPERIENCED.

Everything else might be interesting intellectually or mildly entertaining, but at the end of the day is not the real thing.