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I'd say that the concept of god has everything to do with choice ...if it hasn't been said already.
Even science and fact can be rationalized as unprovable if we accept a spiritual non-physical existence. We can pound any idea into minutia. Some folks need everything defined. Some don't. Some need to seek knowledge and quote things. Some need reaffirmation with others... some need to know that they have purpose.
We choose to ease our fear of uncertainty. That's a very simplistic view... absolutely not intended to cut on any religion, but that's usually at the core. Religions are usually dependent on some concept of a god or gods, spiritualism, traditions, rituals and dogma. I don't believe religion is a requirement for spiritual existence or knowing god. But structure (good or bad) can be very reassuring.
Religious evangelism annoys me at any level. I can't prove they are wrong, but I can choose to tell them to get the hell off my front porch.
God's name used to be Steve when he lived in an A-Frame, wore an ascot, and listened to the mambo on his hi-fi. Now he lives in my aunt Marilyn's cracked bicuspid and answers to just about anything. Give him a shout sometime.
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