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Well, I'm not going to argue with Chavos -- got some real cred there. But I think that there are multiple reasons. And I would say that it least some of it is built-in. When you're in trouble and someone else comes along and says, "I'll stand with you as you deal with this problem," do you feel better? Of course. And with that support you keep going through hard times rather than giving up or turning back.
For some people, belief in a god helps the same way: when times are tough, it's easy to give up and turn back. But belief in a god that will somehow help them or support them gives them the strength to continue. And really, a great many problems in life are resolved eventually if the person just keeps on keeping on, through the pain to the other side. Without support, it's hard to do that. With support -- especially from faith in a caring god -- it's easier.
So, that's one reason for some people. I'd say that there maybe be as many reasons for believing in God as there are people on this earth.
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