Good exists - a Catholic comments

[Astreja]

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.

Hi, Barry. I have never considered myself one of "God's people," because I have never seen your god as something real. My evidentiary standard is simple but non-negotiable: In order for me to see a god-like being as real, I would have to encounter it in the physical world. Personal testimonies, scriptures and apologetics don't come anywhere near that requirement.

As for meaning, I see it as totally subjective and personal, and in my case religious belief would not be particularly useful.