God is a "Myth"

Atheists proudly proclaim that God is a "myth."  A myth by definition is:


a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon  

However:

• Every story has an original story teller or author. e.g. The Cat in the Hat - Author, Dr. Suess
• If God is indeed a myth.  If all religions are recirculating a story, then who was the first to come up with this story?  
• Who was the first to develop the concept of God?

In order for the idea that God is a myth to stand on its own, it needs evidence tracing this myth to an original author.  To date, not one atheist has provided any falsifiable evidence linking the God myth to an original author or thinker.  It is speculative reasoning by all accounts.    

So the question remains: Who developed the God concept that has fooled mankind for thousands of years?   

Suffer Little Children - Come unto me

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. - 
Matthew 19:14

Recently a horrific event took place in the state of Connecticut in a small town named Newtown.  A 20 year old entered Sandyhook elementary school and began firing at everyone killing teachers and kids as young as 6 years old.

The nation and the world is in deep pain at the loss of so much life; lives which were supposed to be learning, not expiring.  

Many are questioning what was the purpose behind all of this.  

• Was this God's plan?   
• Where was God?  

What are your thoughts?