The miracles discussed in the great religions are not
related to natural events or a violation of nature, they are, almost
without exception, religious symbols for moving from one bland
awareness to another grand awareness, often compared to moving from
being blind to seeing. Philosophical arguments skeptical of
miracles, such as David Hume made, therefore seem almost silly.
Atheists make hay regarding the truth of miracles using arguments that
religious masters never claimed. It's like socially challenged
nerd's missing the non-literal meaning of things. Certainly the
placebo effect from strong suggestion can cure ailments, and that has
happened with highly respected religious figures, but that is not
what they meant by miracles.
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