Why don't some people understand lack of belief?

[Mister Agenda]

For me, my lack of believe denotes that I am open to changing my
Mind if sufficient evidence can be presented.  I’m not closed off to the idea of God; I just have never heard an argument that wasn’t fallacious, and I’ve never been presented with any evidence.  If it happens I’ll change my mind. I am one of the few atheists here who would prefer it if god were real, so I’m
completely open-minded about it.

This is the first time I've seen this sentiment here lol. I'm curious to hear your perspective. Why would you prefer God exist?

Not directed at me, I know, and I have to say that most 'capital G' gods aren't often described in a way that would make me prefer their existence, apparently because the carrot and stick approach worked in the past to get people to believe; but a deity of some sort who's activities and morals inspired my admiration and it does the occasional helpful miracle or provides a not-unpleasant afterlife for its creations as long as they want it, I would prefer that being to actually exist.