There is a lot of discussion about whether God exists. Does it really matter whether there is an over-arching being who is behind all things? Does it change our character any, or change our motivation whether there is or is not a divine presence?
If there is not a God, will anyone change their minds and stop worshiping one? If there is a God, will that change the actions of any human being, really? Or is God just an excuse to do what we were going to do anyway?
I am not denying God. Nor am I affirming one. I am asking what it really matters.
Finally, is it even possible to "prove" the existence of God at all? If there is proof, wouldn't the rational atheists be convinced? If there is a solid proof against God, wouldn't the rational deists be convinced? Since no one is convinced one way or another, then why discuss the subject? Is there a good reason to have discussions as to the existence or non-existence of God?
