Your points are all very valid, true, strong points, of course.
And I vigorously support them.
And, I think we ought to have solid reasons for our faith. Our faith does not hang on a skyhook.
Nevertheless, at some point, we have to
JUT KNOW--BECAUSE WE !!!!KNOW!!!! HIM!
Amen! Faith is a gift from God. Ultimately, we believe because it is God's will that we believe, because we are His.