‘Genetically Modified Skeptic’ Claims Spiritual Experiences No More Compelling Than ‘Healing Power of Essential Oils’

Erik Manning of Is Jesus Alive? assesses the critique of spiritual experiences presented by a former-Christian-turned-atheist who goes by the moniker of “Genetically Modified Skeptic.”

Drew (Genetically Modified Skeptic’s real name) argues that spiritual experiences are almost uniformly described by those who claim to have them in virtually identical terms. That means there must be a universal explanation for these experiences that is explainable in purely naturalistic, as opposed to spiritual, terms. Ergo, God doesn’t exist.

Manning responds point-by-point in the following video in a compelling manner that at a minimum ought to persuade even the most convinced atheist to at least reconsider the possibility that spiritual experiences may be genuine and if so could provide evidence of the existence of a deity.

And to that end, allow me to point out what Anthony Flew, highly respected philosopher and self-proclaimed atheist, said of Jesus’ Resurrection: “The evidence for the resurrection is better than for claimed miracles in any other religion. It’s outstandingly different in quality and quantity.”

For those who wish to view Drew’s original video to which Erik is responding, go here.