There is a book, back in print now, called "Critique of Philosophy and Religion" by Walter Kaufman (once a professor of Philosophy at Princeton)....he has been a practicing Jew, Christian, and Atheist...and wrote as coherently about the issues involved as anyone I have ever read. I need to buy the book, as my copy was loaned to a friend many years ago. He also wrote another.."Faith of a Heretic" which I DO have, and which is, unfortunately, not in print.

Some quotes from Kaufman are scattered thru these pages There are thoughts to puzzle over here....if you are able to look critcally at your own belief structure...no mean trick!

In "Critique of Philosophy and Religion" there are several imaginary dialogues...between Satan and three people...a 'regular' Christian, a Theologian, and an atheist. They are delightful, fascinating reading... whatever your viewpoint, and they 'might' just shed some light on history, theology and the relationships involved.

(Kaufman was 'famous' for his works on Nietzsche many years ago)