Steve sez: Do you believe that God is the creator of the universe and everything therein?

Yes, Steve, I do - but I tend to believe that God is the essence of the creation of the universe and everything therein, not necessarily an external force. That is a significant difference from what you prescribed. And from outward appearance, there is no difference in how it all took place, with or without God.

What I see as divine, is the wonder of all that surrounds me. Some people see the same thing and don't regard it as divine. That's OK, too.

As I've said before, I see God as That Which Is Beyond, and That Which Is Within. Not observable, not provable - it's just what I believe, my perspective on life. It works for me, and it has worked for many others before me. If others believe otherwise, I can learn from them without compromising what I believe myself.

Steve sez: he has nothing to do with the diversity, complexity and beauty of life on Earth, as evolution by natural selection explains all that. In response, I'd say God IS "the diversity, complexity and beauty of life on Earth, as evol[ved] by natural selection" - or vice versa.

-Joe-