Your #214 aptly dismisses us and puts us in our place, right?
Yet, any discussion of what happened before the "big bang"is open season for the inclusion of God into the dialogue. A rational person probably wouldn't be so defensive about it. But, like most in the science community, you already know everything, and no other beleif system will be a substitute and your mantras are trial balloons.
You are williMost are willing to describe life, but have no idea where it comes from. "Scientists" decifer DNA and think THEY are God
The jokes on you, friends... You are a blip on the radar to God! No matter how much you try to dispel the notion, He died for your sins, just like He did for mine. It's not up to me to convince you. The Holy Spirit can do that. Of course, a hardened heart is as tough as a walnut to crack!
Give us a break, and try arguing your position, rather than trying to exclude others... or are you too afraid you may be wrong.