If god worked in Madison Avenue.

[Paraselene]

If Paul hadn't wrote and preached about Jesus would you know anything at all about Paul or Jesus?

Not likely, and true.

[drfuzzy]

If god was real, and actually wanted "all the ends of the earth" to know it, as the bible claims, then he would have given his chosen missionaries a little more backing way back in the day, instead of relying on word of mouth.  But NOW!!  If god still wants the entire world to know, then it's ridiculously easy.  No "god" powers required, just show up and find someone with a cell phone.  And if an all-powerful god won't do that, but will still punish someone for doubting his existence (since he hasn't been on the scene for millennia - at least - ) he is an asshole.  I would rather fry for eternity than give a monster like that one second's respect.