Do you ever miss it?

[Erinome]

If you were deeply religious before, do you ever miss the warm fuzzies, the church potlucks, the sense of security (albeit false), and the comfort of it all?

Yes.

What keeps you from going back for a little taste of it?

Nothing. I am actually planning on going to church sometime soon. I miss the people, and I think it would be interesting to attend mass with the eyes and mind of an atheist.

Have you sought to replace these things with realistic experiences?

Not really. I haven't attended church regularly in 9 or 10 years. I stopped going when it was no longer the law because of the whole early thing... oh, and it's boring as shit. Ever been to catholic mass? Fuck me running! I've poked roadkill with a stick and had more fun.

I do have what some might equate to a spiritual experience from time to time. I tear up and get chills when I listen to Symphony of Science songs, and when I contemplate my own humanity, and insignificance in the infinite spectrum of things. Also when I think of all the species on the planet, especially homo sapiens, and all the struggles we had to endure to survive on this rock, against tremendously improbable odds. It's very humbling, and emotionally stirring to me.