Questions
In a conversation I've recently had with an atheist regarding why I'm a theist, I noted the following questions I always ask myself. Thought I'd share:

What do I gain in a belief in a loving God who wants to have a relationship with me but leaves the choice as to the relationship and its nature to me?

What do I loose in having such a belief?

Does such a belief or absence help me in getting through what must be endured?

Does such a belief or absence keep me from an honest assessment of what must be done?

How do my choices impact how I relate to others who have choices that differ from mine, and am I happy with the impact?

Do I engage myself in a community with those who make similar choices or do I abstain from such a community?

What is the impact of that choice on my children, especially as they will have different needs than me?