shmiri,
"But he never proclaimed himself. PEOPLE proclaimed him."
Pity again! you still look for logic in faith!!
you don't get answer asking a dozen people here why they believe in God, you need to ask millions!!!
Have faith first then use logic, you will be cared among believing community.
"Oh, but you DID try."
I tried to defend faith not answer your questions shamiri, just review wht i said.

"As do all of us, I hope."
So why quarrel?