I believe in God. To be clear, I mean the Father, the Son {jesus] and the Holy Ghost.
The first and foremost reason is because God , himself, has revealed himself to me. No way that I could explain that to the doubters. And he has and not revealed himself to me because of my prayers, but because of the prayers of others. Want God to answer your prayers? Pray for those who need HIS help more than you.
This is what led me to look into the real truth and history of HIS church. HIS bride.
When looking for evidence you must have an open mind. If you look with anger, doubt and suspicion then you'll never see the truth.
His church has given the world things that had never existed before and it was ALL brought about because of the love for all human beings [especially enemies] solely because we are all made in the image of God.
Believe me, I know all about the inquisitions, the crusades, the pedophile priests and covering up bishops and a church filled with people who, although are part of HIS church, they still hate it and try to bring it down, yet there it is after 2000 years [almost]. Still standing.
Some proof, [besides the whole human rights campaign on every level] could include Eucharistic miracles. Some of these have been scientifically verified through universities concluding that pieces of the Eucharist had turned into human [heart] tissue. these examples range from different continents over different centuries and all confirm a blood type of AB. Further testing has revealed that the blood that has only 23 or 24 chromosomes instead of 23 pairs of chromosomes. Calling bunk? Google it for yourself.
As far as God of the OT being a spiteful being, consider that men only had HIS word and did not have the Spirit of HIS word. When the WORD was made flesh, we got to see the spirit of the law who comes with mercy or justice.Personally, I pray for HIS mercy.
King Saul sinned against God and was punished. King David sinned against God and repented, but still had to pay for his sins.
Judas sinned against Jesus and was punished, Simon/Peter sinned against Jesus and repented, but still had to pay for his sins.
The fruits of Jesus's church have given the world gifts that no other faith, government or organization has ever given the people of the world. That is a fact.
And I know that many will disagree, and that's OK by me. I am not ashamed of my savior and God , Jesus.
I only wish my head was on strait..lol
TTWSYF