Why do we need god?

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Apparently we have bunch of people here who need god.
Why do we need god?
Nobody can prove he exists. He does not stop murders, illnesses and bullets.
People still suffer.
People still die.
Nobody can see him except fr0d0.
Why do we need such a god? For what?

I think there are a variety of reasons why some people feel the need to have a god in their life. It's comforting to some to think there is an authority figure watching over them that cares about them. Some people don't like not having all the answers, and so "god" is a great answer for all the unknowables (like where did the universe come from?). For others, believing in god makes them part of the popular group, makes them feel superior to others. I don't think any of these people really need god, they just haven't figured out how to live without one.