Well I just want to apologize for the aggressive form of discussing here, I even said religion conversations usually end in flame wars and I was escalating it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Anyways I think there is a correlation with faith and happiness. I was a raised Christian that turned atheist after 13 years old, and I think I was way happier when I believed. It doesn't matter if religion is real, faith will give you strength to endure more and resist longer, I wish I could have those feelings back!
It sounds like I envy you, and believe me I think I do, you guys are lucky, keep believing! it is beautiful.