Quote Originally Posted by TomOfSweden View Post
Are people having two different discussions here.

Miracle = something unbelievably extraordinary.

or

Miracle = there's an external, (possibly intelligent) entity that can suspend the laws of nature, ie perform magic.

They're arguably the same thing. I suspect that it's just that some people have a wee bit too high trust in their faculties and draw the conclusion, "I don't get it, therefore it is magic".
Well therein lies the issue. Where does science end.

I wouldn't be surprised if the border between these two interpretations simply comes down to what level of education you've passed.
I think you're spot on Tom. But I'll go a step further and suggest that those who believe in a 'miracle-performing god' think mankind has now learned all there is to learn and everything else must be God's works.

I believe in miracles to.
I also can easily use that word to help others understand my wonder and awe...

But I don't see any shame in not understanding everything.
...in the things I don't understand... today.