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Well, lets look at this for a momnet. Does life depend on the existence of elements heavier than lead? I don't think so. Most of life is made of carbon. Nitrogen, oxygen, sodium, potassium, and magnisium are other common elements in organisms. I'm no organic chemist, but I can't think of a single element heavier than lead that's makes up a part of any living organism. In fact, most elements heavier than lead, i.e. heavy metals, are highly toxic.

In fact, I'll take it a step further: elements heavier than lead tend to be rather rare in nature, and where they do exist there are plenty of natural explanations for how they were formed. There are lots of nuclear reactions going on in the universe.

I believe in God, but I've come to the conclusion that it's probably not possible to prove his existence scientifically. Of course, I could be wrong, so I'm happy to consider any "proofs" you might have to offer. This proof seems pretty lacking, though.

"Well, lets look at this for a momnet. Does life depend on the existence of elements heavier than lead? "

No, lead and elements heavier than it are incapable of supporting life.

"I don't think so. Most of life is made of carbon. Nitrogen, oxygen, sodium, potassium, and magnisium are other common elements in organisms."

Your point being? You still haven't contradicted that these won't decay into elements resembling lead.

" I'm no organic chemist, but I can't think of a single element heavier than lead that's makes up a part of any living organism. "

Still no contradiction.

"In fact, I'll take it a step further: elements heavier than lead tend to be rather rare in nature, and where they do exist there are plenty of natural explanations for how they were formed."

It doesn't matter if the elements are heavier, the word "decay" is being misused. Other elements will eventually convert into elements not capable of supporting life given an infinite amount of time.

"I believe in God, but I've come to the conclusion that it's probably not possible to prove his existence scientifically. Of course, I could be wrong, so I'm happy to consider any "proofs" you might have to offer. This proof seems pretty lacking, though."

Well, I'm glad to know this. As of this moment however, I am winning the argument.