I grew up in a Baptist Church, and “heeded the call of God” to be baptized and become devoted to him at a very early age. Then, after a few years in public school, my parents sent us to a Catholic elementary school for a time and I was confirmed Catholic.
“Go inquire of Yehowah for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found; for great is the wrath of Yehowah that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not listened to the words of this book, to do according to all that which is…
Consider how many people lived at the time of Y’shua’s ministry and how few of them “got it.” Most who were closest to getting it were instead following the most popular teachings of the time and missing it.
About God: The Word “god” is translated from “Elohim” which means mighty one/almighty. God’s proper name is spelled YHWH (ancient Hebrew texts omits the vowels) with the most scholarly of sources translating it “Yehowah” (pronounced Yehovah)
“You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” — Y’shua of Nazareth
Just my opinion... 