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HOPE ON A HIKE
By Melanie Schurr
January 26, 2011

An Atheist and a Christian were hiking up a mountain; they came upon a
large rock and decided to rest. While there, they talked about their
jobs, families, and how good it was to enjoy nature... their
conversation then drifted toward the supernatural. "I do not believe
in God because there is no proof of his existence," said the Atheist.

The Christian did not immediately respond, but instead gazed upon the
tall pines and blue sky above him. "No," said the Christian, "we
cannot actually see, hear, or touch God, but we can know that God
exists since
we can see the results of His work."

The Christian continued, "Think of all the magnificent things we saw
today... grand mountains, hundred of varieties of trees, flowers,
insects, birds... and even you and I! There is beauty in all these
things; they are good."

The Atheist replied, "Yes, nature is definitely awesome, but I believe
this all came about by chance."

Again, the Christian peered at the billowy clouds above him, then
asked, "We cannot see air, can we? We know that it exists because we
see the effects of air. We see the trees sway and leaves rustle, but
we do not actually see air nor wind. The effects of God are all
around. We just have to take the time to look."

Without another word, the Atheist and Christian continued their long
journey up the mountain.

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