Something I noticed about this video is that claims are substantiated mostly through “Why would they lie?” statements, and simple scientific processes were never introduced, discussed or apparently considered as a method of discerning truth or obtaining further evidence.

For example: Gold teeth? Personal testimony only – no corroboration via dental records, a dentist or any such thing.

Mana curing a boy? No medical records, no diagnosed illness or recognized health failure – simply a “he lost his equilibrium after complaining he wasn’t thinking right” followed by being released a few hours later unharmed from the hospital. The fact that he was fed a piece of “mana” during that time somehow transforms the hospital release into a miracle. Also, mana is not inspected by anyone to determine makeup or source – not even given a second look, really.

Gems? Falling from sky? Well, of course the camera is not present when they fall, that’s totally forgivable. But no jeweler, geologist, or appropriately educated person whatsoever is called on for proper identification. They say they’re “not even sure what they are” as if it’s a mystery that nothing can be done about.

Personal testimony is not evidence. Also, I particularly like the statement that when Jesus claimed that his followers will work greater miracles than his own he was “Either telling truth or lying. It’s that simple.”

As a matter of fact, it certainly is.

I watched this video and I have a couple comments to make. First of all I don’t exactly disagree with previous comments left here for this documentary; this wasn’t based on scientific fact. But I do think it’s worth watching for a couple reasons. First off as Christians we are called to live a life of power for Him and it is important that believers, and people who think they are living an active life of faith, come to the understanding that it is our responsibility to share the good news–yes, but to love and to let God’s Holy Spirit come through us to heal and do all kinds of miracles in Jesus’ name. To DO something, not just say it or think we believe it. I was a bit skeptical too about the golden teeth and 50 karat jewels and such (I mean, really??) but who am I, with my limited human mind, to say God couldn’t do theses things if He wanted to? With God all things ARE indeed possible and I found this documentary to be moving. I’d give it 7.5/10 stars.

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I don’t think this documentary was made to convince nonbelievers that God exists. If anyone simply watches this video and either finds it inexplicable because of its truth or entirely explainable because of its falsity, then he loses what I found to be the greatest value in this documentary—which is its power to stimulate question. We can doubt and believe, but when we ask questions, why wouldn’t we go further and answer them? Why would we explain that asking “Why would they lie?” is not scientific proof and yet not search for the answer to that very question, “Why would they lie?” It’s not as though motive is a part of an investigation that should be overlooked. Personally, I find its lack of hard evidence to be irrelevant. Ever hear the phrase, “the absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence?” This doesn’t mean that I believe every word because I watched the documentary. I would not advise that anyone entirely base their beliefs or opinions on this video, but would instead use it as a stimulus to prove to themselves what they believe. And really, you can’t blame the guy. What would you do if some perfectly sane-seeming relatives suddenly started telling you that gold teeth popped into their mouths? I would hope that your reaction would not be to say they’re crazy and call it a day.

The best stuff is towards the end – the footage from Africa and the Gypsy hoods where love was emphasized was far more valuable than the footage from America. Love transforms seems to be the bottom line, and I don’t think anyone can argue with that.

nonsense…if you believe it grows like a seed in you; you recognize it and you follow your way to God, this can be via any religion…God is greater than we can imagine and he is everywhere…everybody is thinking oh my religion is the one…no no no….they are all connected with eachother…what does connect them…indeed…open your eyes and don’t be the wise guy thinking you know, just because you saw a youtube film or a blog and so on.
faith is much less complicated…it starts with love and you learn to see love day by day if you open your eyes…the highest and purest from of love is between God and yourself..this is a hard ride but once your there, everything makes sence, even without a miracle…just common sence

I am a follower of Jesus but not a participant of organized religion (anymore).  I spent 30 years involved in institutional churchianity and was also part of movements like the Toronto Blessing where a lot of these crazy manifestations/miracles were popularized.  I agree with commentator who said that the videos claims are substantiated mostly through the argument, “why would they lie?”  The fact is, a lot of folks DO LIE.  I know of one church where the phenomenon of gems falling from the sky and appearing in worship services was proved to be a hoax!  The pastor was actually planting the gems in-between services and was caught on film.  When questioned why he did it, he claimed he was “seeding the anointing” and that by planting gems he was “building faith” so that the real thing could happen.

I’ve been involved in churches that welcomed these kinds of phenomenon, but the real phenomenon was how much money it brought it.  I literally watched people in “spiritual drunken” frenzies throwing their wallets in the air at offering time.

I’ve been in these churches where supernatural phenomenon is constantly talked about, while there remain hurting and impoverished people in the fellowship… while pastor drives a cadilac, the wife a sports car, and the other pastors in the organization have been exposed for sexual misconduct… even one pastor who was having sex with a visiting prophetess.  These men speak well behind the pulpit and most of my friends didn’t believe me when I started sharing my concerns about what I was seeing behind closed doors (as I rubbed shoulders with some of these men).  There is deception going on.

All that having been said, I still believe in Jesus and I still believe in genuine miracles… but I don’t believe that hundreds are being raised from the dead.  Also, so many of the groups and ministers that are reporting this kind of thing are in the money themselves.  Even the makers of The Finger of God, don’t want to give the testimony away.  Jesus talked about the miracles that would accompany those that believe on His name and then He said, “FREELY you have received, now FREELY GIVE.”  But these groups are making millioins off the subject.  I believe they are frauds.

One minister claimed on television that he had video footage of a man being raised from the dead in one of his meetings…  But you could only buy it from his website for $30 bucks.  Tell me, what person in their right mind who had witnessed God raise a soul from death to life would immediately go out and seek to profit by it?  Would you not fall to your face in trembling awe of the miraculous power of God?  Would you not want to give it away to everyone you met?

I went to a church that claimed to have gold fillings manifesting.  Lots of people claimed to experience the miracles and news spread around…  However, when you talked to these people weeks later, after they had been to their dentists, they discovered that they already had those fillings and they were put their by their dentist and only forgotten about.

Aside from all the stupidity and hype, I believe there is also deception going on… Both by religious leaders and by spiritual forces.  I think people should get back to the basics of the Christian faith.  Discover who Jesus really is and follow Him.  The Bible itself says that Gospel is the power of God unto salvation… not gold fillings or gems.  The real miracle is when faith moves the heart to reach out to God and realize that God forgives our sins.  The fact that Jesus gave His life to save sinners from the hell they deserve is the best news there is.  God is love and He will not cast out any who turn to Him.  Who gives a crap about gems from the sky or gold fillings?  I certainly don’t!  I went down that road before and it was utterly fruitless.