I wrote two different replies and then decided to refrain, I can say that its not that I don't agree with you. I'm probably 99% with you on your analysis.
But I am reminded of something grandpa taught me, sometimes being right doesn't mean you win. And what I think it meant, or at least to me was that even though we could try to come up with a theoretical truth, in practice it might be irrelevant.
I guess my point is that it could very well be, that it's all a lie, there is no God and thus no super natural anything. But if as a humanity we act as if there is one, does his existence or lack there of become irrelevant.
It's rough for many people to talk about these subjects, for one Religion or more accurately "Belief Systems" are so connected to our core, any questions that shake them get interpreted and treated as ad hominem attacks.
Are you by any chance familiar with Anthony Magnabosco?
Are you by any chance familiar with Anthony Magnabosco?
No, but a quick google search leads me to believe that I'd very much like him. I have zero qualms with atheism other than I hold a strong conviction that spiritual atheism is better for humanity in the long run than materialist reductionism which has turned humanity in objects of financial exploitation for the capitalist machine. Something skeptics and atheists wrongly dismiss as irrelevant.
On your post in general: I think it matters very much that humanity goes through the ardent struggle of separating truth from falseness. The best faculties we have for that is using logic and reason honestly.
I don't care about my cultural attachments and I've been relentless in trying to disentangle my thoughts from my ego's desires and for what I'd personally wish to be true.
All I'm saying in regards to western theism is that Christian Gnosticism offers the most plausible explanation for 3500 years of shenanigans. But it's not the only possible explanation. The Hindu Avatar theory is worth consideration, too, and it doesn't suffer the irrational and illogical premises of exoteric orthodoxy.
No matter what you're a very brave man for considering these issues.