Good exists - a Catholic comments

[Barry]

Good morning
St Augustine said that if you think you understand God, you don’t.

And why should we care what Augustine said?

But there is only one answer to the creation of the universe, and that is God.

Even if that were so (and I very much doubt it), why your god in particular?

There are many things we don’t understand in life, but accept on faith. Faith is a gift from God. You can accept it, or reject it.

Barry, I have no religious faith at all.  I never have.  My brain simply doesn't "do" religious faith.  Why should I lie to myself and pretend to accept ideas that can charitably be described as "unsupported assertions," but that are vastly more likely to be arrant nonsense or outright lies?

Hi Astreja
God is just God. God doesn’t belong to anyone. We are all God’s people. 
Astreja, I respect your position. You certainly shouldn’t lie to yourself and pretend. 
I know many intelligent prominent Christians who used to be committed atheists. 
It is not a problem for me if atheists never believe in God. It would concern me if anyone just pretends. 
I know very intelligent atheists too. 
I think belief in God gives great meaning to life and hope for our future. Hence I share my belief. 
Cheers Barry