[Superman]

I would agree that ethical behavior is not caused by a belief in God. On the other hand, you, Markus, do not know that our ethical compass has nothing to do wth God. Indeed, there are those who make a fairly powerful argument that our innate feelings of love and responsibility to one another, our hard-wired conscience, is that part of us that is formed "in the image and likeness of God." It's a pretty fascinating position and argument and discussion. Of course, if someone has already made a decision to reject God-stuff, then that discussion is more disturbing than interesting. Again, this whole thing is a decision. A man can usually manage to justify his rejection of God. And another man can be at least as convinced of His existence. Once the decision is made, then the justification is assembled. You've probably noticed that believers appear to be wholly convinced of their position. Passionately. From that viewpoint, the evidence is massive overwhelming. But from the other position, those things cannot be seen.