The "Cultural Context" Excuse

[Huggy Bear]

Then, by that definition, things which were formally considered supernatural transform into natural phenomenon just as soon as science catches up with them?  If that is all there is to the supernatural, why not just use "unexplained"?

Just going to bump this Huggy because I'd really like to know if you think of the 'supernatural' as something forever unexplainable by natural means or if you think of it as something which so far is with out natural explanation.  My impression is that many theists think of it in the first way, as though God just operates through pure intentional magic for which His will is both the way and the means.  That is what I don't buy.  If there were gods I would assume they are savvy to some know how that escapes us.  Your thoughts?

I'm not ignoring you, I'm just not at home and may not be for a couple of days.

However the short answer to your question is the supernatural is that which defy natural laws.

An example of that would be Jesus walking on water. How will one ever explain that according to the laws of physics?