I have wondered about this as well. Would I be happier if I were religious? Usually at this thought I become happy that I am able to see the falsity in religion, and feel sorry for others that do not. I enjoy my deeper understanding, and feel it betters me as a person.
I am aware of the stories of people who 'turn to God' and then feel better about life, but I know highly religious people that have undergone low depression, and realize that religion does not = happiness. I think someone who is highly rational trying to undergo this kind of transformation would probably be worse off in the end, since he would be trying to be someone he isn't, showing his discomfort with his self.
I am aware of the stories of people who 'turn to God' and then feel better about life, but I know highly religious people that have undergone low depression, and realize that religion does not = happiness. I think someone who is highly rational trying to undergo this kind of transformation would probably be worse off in the end, since he would be trying to be someone he isn't, showing his discomfort with his self.
Xenoblade Chronicles spoilers: "And so, what I... No, what we wish for is... A world with no gods!" - Shulk
