PS: Just witnessing miracles doesnt make one believe, as long as there is a natural explanation...
Very true. But what about when there is no natural explanation ?
I can see how the progression of the plagues could be taken as a series of natural events. The Nile becomes infected with a red bacteria, the fish die, the frogs leap out, the flies and locust swarm, etc. Makes sense, nothing supernatural.
But then the male first born all die. And not just the humans. The male first born of the Egyptian cattle and pets, as well. Try as one might, there is simply no natural explanation for this. I've seen attempts to explain this. Explanations about dietary customs, sleeping arrangements etc. The explanations border on the absurd. There simply isn't any natural explanation for only the first born males of humans and animals suddenly dying en mass.
Sure, a steady powerful wind could part the sea. Odd how the wind stopped just in time for the sea to swallow Pharoah's army. Maybe just a coincidence.
But at some point, wouldn't one have to think this isn't all just coincidental ? Wouldn't one have to believe that Moses was a true prophet and that a supernatural force was at work ?
I guess one would have to live through it and observe it first hand to know.