Why do you feel the need to "supernaturalize" the human experience?

The reality of consciousness is proof of a metaphysical reality. It's not "supernatural," it's just a fact. It is outside the physical universe, so I suppose you could call it supernatural if you incorrectly believe that reality stops at the bounds of a physical universe (even though your own consciousness proves that it does not).

You state these things as if you understand what Christianity is all about and yet if you are not a Christian than you will not understand it and should not attempt to simplify it in such as manner as to make it sound stupid. I respect your atheism and will say no ill word about it. If you wish to open a non emotional debate then you need to show respect to those you wish to receive an answer from. Language like 'not good enough for you?' is inflammatory and immediately signifies a negative bias. You assumedly don't actually want an answer here, rather to start an argument, but I'm going to give you an answer anyway.

I can't speak for all Christians, but I personally would explain it like this; Without religion, you have life and the world and the human experience. Christians experience all those things and more. Its an added layer to life, and a positive one at that. Christians are Christians for a reason, it is because we consider it the right way of life for us and feel within and around us the positive presence of God. For me this feeling is what makes it so special, important and unexplanable. If you never give it a try then you will never experience it, and that is your choice. I've made mine and know that is not only makes me personally a better person but it makes life even better.

If you want to get technical, the 'natural human experience' is, in fact religious. 84%of the world's population is religious. Humans, in our natural state, are a religious species. Whether that supports the argument for religion is not for you or I to decide, but what is proven is that religious people live longer, healthier and are more content in themselves. If that isn't a (scientific) argument for religion I don't know what is.

Can Christians not be Christians and atheists not be atheists without having to insult each other? We are all people! In the future if you want a proper answer, try showing the same respect for others as you would wish to receive from them.

Personally, I've had supernatural experiences. So, I know that the supernatural does exist. I dont feel I'm above anything or anyone. I've been a believer in the gospel since I was 10 when a neighbor introduced me to it. ( God bless you Esther, wherever you are!) Although, I have tried unbelieving at certain points in my life for a few different reasons. Mostly because I was having a hard time understanding Him and His ways.. I had a very negative perception of God and had to step

away. Im happy to say that it only lasted several

years and I'm back to building my

relationship with our Lord and Saviour. Which

involves a great deal of reading and studying the

Bible... something I didn't do whole lot of in the past. Silly me!

God reaches out and tries to make Himself known to each of us in different ways. He's always knocking and hoping for us to humble ourselves and let Him in. I pray that you will! God bless you!

Is this a genuine question or an anti-Christian rant?

why do you feel the need to dumb down and simplify an intricate creation that is our matrix of life

maybe its also natural to supernaturalise it, so the reason would be, because its natural