Haven't read all of this thread but came in a bit later.
Deano, have you always believed in God? or did you 'find' him at some point?
If it was the latter can I ask if it was at when you may have been at a low point in your life and needed strength?
I'm not questioning your beliefs as i'm fairly unsure of my own TBH, I was brought up as a RC and even went to a RC school but of my friends who have a strong belief in God (some of which attend Church on a regular basis) I find all of them had a strict religious upbringing OR 'found' God at a low point in their lives, and my logical explanation of that is because they needed something else to focus on and draw strength from. Which could mean 2 things, either God gave them strength or the 'Idea' of God gave them strength.
As I say, not questioning your beliefs as it's not my right and this is a very personal subject but I am curious.