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Thanks for the considerate reply.

I have learned for myself that God exists, that he cares, this life is not the beginning or the end, that our choices matter, and that the commandments he gives us (like the 10 commandments, as an example) are to help us get through this life and prepare to receive the blessings he has promised based on our choices.

I have written more of why I know this, at my web site (in profile).

All the best to you.