Ricky Gervaisis the writer and star of HBO's "Ricky Gervais Out of England 2: The Stand-Up Special." To go to his website click here.

Why don't you believe in God? I get that question all the time. I always try to give a sensitive, reasoned answer. This is usually awkward, time consuming and pointless. People who believe in God don't need proof of his existence, and they certainly don't want evidence to the contrary. They are happy with their belief. They even say things like "it's true to me" and "it's...