I will add some wood to the fire
God was created by people that could not accept the fact that life is lived for what happens during the time your alive. It is a scapegoat for people that lack the moral fortitude to go to work and do the right thing every day to better themselves and society. They are instead lured in by the promise of eternal bliss.
There are 3 kinds of people in this world
1. people who do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.
2. people who do the right thing because there is a reward.
3. people who do the right thing because they fear punishment for doing the wrong thing.
I try to be a #1 as often as possible but i will admit that I don't speed on the highway because I don't want a ticket
In conclusion I live my life the best I can and treat others the way i would want to be treated. I respect other peoples opinion but do not practice any religion. I would like to think that if there is a higher power (god) he would be proud of me.