standard of evidence

[bennyboy]

true, I can't prove any of those things don't exist. I would have to conclude that they all exist in at least one possible world, and thus have the possibility of existing in the actual world... somewhere. and when I say a possible world, i'm using a modal logic term just to let you know.

I think you can assume that everyone else here has seen WLC, and is prepared to address this idea.

The reason YOU believe in God is not based on physical observations of the universe, presumably.

it's partially based on observations, but not completely. I kind of hinted to it in the OP of the thread. I am convinced by arguments I find to be valid, and those arguments have good empirical evidence supporting their premises. i'm not revealing what those arguments are here because I don't want to stray off topic, but if you stick around you will get to see them.

Since you aren't thumping your Bible, I assume you'll go to cosmogonical philosophical arguments and arguing a kind of deism rather than Sky Daddy. Or, since you've already shown an interest in Craig's ideas, you might be looking to absolute morality. I think you'll find that the givens required to arrive at a theistic conclusion will be shot down before you even begin arguing.

Good luck.