pop morality

[Drich]

Suuuure you have.  You're special.

That's the thing... There is nothing special about me outside of the fact I found and followed the directions to God in the bible. What God gave me is promised to everyone who simply Humble themselves before Him.

 I have known people who prayed in churches for decades to feel one hint of the "holy spirit" and never felt anything.

... And where is praying in church or looking for God in Church for that matter found in the bible?
Not that one can't find Him there, it's just Religion is a double edged sword/tool. yes it can help you cut to the core understandings of God, but it can also be used to cut you back/keep you from growning past the doctrines of said church. If God is found outside those Doctrine then those in the church will never experience Him.

 I have known preachers who claimed to have it who were druggies and rapists on the side.

You mean the type of people Jesus was admonished for spending time with by the 'church goers/church leaders' of His day?
Do that really surprise you? God gives mercy to the humble not the proud. Far tooo often it is those who have sinned deeply know the humility needed to properly approach God. While those who think they have found Him are too proud of themselves to be the people they need to be to ever know God.

 I have never seen anyone prove that this so-called "gift" was anything more than another way to say "I'm special" and if you agree to believe what I say, you will be too.  

The gifts are outlined in 1 cor 12. All anyone has to do is find the gift on the list and test it using the bible as your answer key. If the gift exceeds what the bible says, then it is not a 'Spiritual gift.'
Easy-peasy.

   God doesn't exist.  The Holy Spirit doesn't exist.  Your hideous book is not proof.

 
says... who?

Your assertion that you're oh-so-special with your nose-in-the-air because of your delusions is not proof.

what are you talking about all noses are in the air (ones that breath are anyway.) where would you think my nose would be in a glass of water?

 Personal stories are not proof.

Actually they are in any court of law. They are not the 'proof' you want. But that's the thing isn't it? It all boils down to Humility. Know that God is NOT going to meet you on your terms. He has commanded and is waiting for you to meet Him on His.

 A book of myths is not proof.

Didn't say the bible is proof. It is verification.

 When you can come up with something other than egotistical word-salad, some real proof, I'll pay attention.  Otherwise, you're a waste of oxygen.

so your nose is in the air as well!