RE: There is going to be blasphemy here. Big time Blasphemy! Thank God for XVIII Century Illuminism. (Letters 8.0)
We seem to have a similar view of things, although your perspective appears even more complex. For me, the subject is dealt with more simply and practically.
In the universe, I see people using God to absolve themselves of their sins. This is very convenient. Real cleansing of sins is much more difficult, if it's possible at all. It requires genuine repentance and visible change in thought and action. The only beings who can truly forgive you are people. Injustice remains injustice, and any discussion about right and wrong ultimately leads back to human rights.
Regarding the philosophical aspect of God, I, like you, prefer the part of Christian doctrine that says we are all part of God. That is sufficient for me. I like the idea that a God without organic life cannot feel anything. That's why He spreads His spirit as consciousness across all organic. This sounds plausible and explains the constant stream of thoughts in consciousness. That's how I see it in the universe, and I don't expect to ever know much more than that.
So far, I have also not been convinced of the need to worship this seemingly needy being or to follow rules that have nothing to do with human rights. And if I did, it would probably be disingenuous because I would expect to gain some advantage from it, like the Crusaders, Trump, or other criminals throughout world history.
I agree that our views are not totally dissimilar, Mine is, perhaps a bit more complex because I felt the need to rationalize a process that would explain my own experiences and fit my own need for thought consistency. Experiences and needs vary wildly from person to person, so, I guess it's like having Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus. If we put some thought into it, each one of us will understand the subjacent Divine in a different way. The reason that there are so many different religions is a reflex of that possiblity. The reason they have any followers is just the need that sheep have to disconnect their brains and follow the heard, or, as they say: social conformity.
PS: That's why they are called shepperd and flock... :DDDDDD