I would agree but with the addition that I believe because I need to believe in something.
I'm afraid apart from quoting passages from a man written book there is no evidence anywhere that can be brought forward to substantiate the validity that these words came from god.
I honestly believe that if you are susceptible to suggestion from a very persuasive talker you will come to believe the moon is made of cheese & no amount of facts & evidence will sway you from that course.
I speak as a dealer in facts, I see something before me, I check why & how it's occurred , the effects, the cause & hopefully how it can be prevented, I would never take someone else's word for it I must & do see for myself, if I disagree I will state my reasons for it , if they continue in believing they are right then they must convince me with evidence to prove it, I then make up my own mind after first studying both sides of evidence & facts, never would I take a decision without this.
Up to now I have not seen anything to convince me to change my mind, which in a way saddens me I would dearly love that evidence!
Unless it's forthcoming the debate will just keep going round in circles & the believers & non believers will just keep on asking & receiving the same answers.