Fisherman.....
"because of my faith in him based on solid evidence"
You can believe what the bible says all you like, prophets and all. That is not evidence for an existing god. And certainly nowhere near enough to say you have a close personal relationship with him.
Again, where is this 'evidence' that you speak of? I truly want to draw close to this god, only he doesnt answer any prayer that i or others have muttered for me, and he wont or cant help a single starving child.
He cant stop earthquakes or tsunamis, or does he turn away and close his eyes when these things happen?
This 'god' of whom people speak of is your imaginary friend that hands you a blanky every time you get scared of dying.
What is your personal, not scripture quotes, your personal evidence? Help me come back to god......