Before We Discuss Whether God Exists, I Have A Question

[Jenny A]

I meant this thread as a suggestion for atheists talking to loved ones. It's amusing to me that it bothers theists who can't simply say that they would rather not believe in god if there is no god.

Try it with anything else.

I'd rather not believe in unicorns if there are no unicorns.

I'd rather not believe homosexuality is biological if it is a choice.

I'd rather not believe capitalism is the best economic system if it isn't.

I'd rather not believe my father is my biological father is he isn't.

I'd rather not believe 1 + 1 is 3, if it isn't.

I'd rather not believe red wine is good for you if it isn't.

I'd rather not believe in the big bang if it isn't true.

I'd rather not believe in cottage cheese if it doesn't exist.

Why is it so hard to put god into one of these obviously rational sentences?