The reason why you're asking these questions is because of your premise "If there were a God..."

There is God, and the scriptures tell you how to find Him.

Deuteronomy 4:29 (NKJV): But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Colossians 2:8 (NKJV): Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

The reason why you're asking these questions is because of your premise "If there were a God..."

There is God, and the scriptures tell you how to find Him.

Deuteronomy 4:29 (NKJV): But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.