Quote Originally Posted by ancientpie View Post
I would describe myself as an atheist who hopes he's wrong ( especially on the life after death question) I was actually fairly religious until I was 10 & lost my 14 year old brother to the Trent, I questioned the existence of a glorious being looking over us then & have seen nothing to change my opinion since, however in a way I envy those with true faith because I understand & have seen how it can help some in some very dark times.
A thought provoking post Ancient Pie. It's easy for non-believers to underestimate the immensely positive role religion plays around the world.