Yes, I very much so enjoy the pursuit of knowledge. I'm a scientist and despite what religious folks may claim, you really can't have both--religion and no science do not go hand in hand.

Christianity made my depression worse when I had it. The "God will take care of me mentality" made me gain 103 pounds. About mid way through my depression I final realized I was an atheist and because of this I needed to solve my own problems. Three years later I was no longer depressed and I currently lost 91 pounds of the 103 that I had gained. It took me one year to lose about 86 pounds.

I am definitely less anxious since I gave up the guilt and the fear of judgment and punishment.

Yes! When I stopped believing in a personal god, I no longer had to try to figure out why such a god would allow horrible things to happen--not only to humans but to animals. I also did not have to wonder why such a god would create a place of eternal punishment for the imperfect, tiny beings that it created for its amusement. And, the universe is much more amazing to me as a non-believer than it ever was as a believer.

I wouldn't say I converted because I never really followed another religion but I am happy. When I decided to officially become atheist it was like a huge weight off my chest. I feel a lot less stressed. I'm very free to be myself.

You don't convert from a religion to atheism; you deconvert.

I can have my own belief system-yes happier

Things make more sense. Even embracing what I don't and maybe never will understand is easier.

Yes, freedom at last from the fairy tales, false promises, and threats.

I don't know, I was never religious. I was a good Faker.

Religion really makes a lot of false promises and raises expe3cttions which creates a lot of disappointments in life. So, yes, wtihout religion I am a lot happier.

Absolutely! A lot less worry and fear, and no shame over stupid so called "Sins"

I am happy. What caused that is I let go of all hate. I am a seeker of knowledge,and question everything.

Definitely happier!

Definitely

Not exactly happier, but without the fear of hellfire and eternal damnation I feel like dropping my religion gave me a lot of breathing space so I'm having an easier life.

You bet I am.

Yes, I'm alot happier since I'm an atheist. Don't worry religious bs or "big brother" watching me. I can be myself with my views and sexulity.

Happier now? Never really drank the cool-aid but I am happy I am not a theists.

No, happiness isn't a permanent emotion however I am more content and intellectually fulfilled.

To me, I think it's give and take. Certainly I'm freer without religious dogmas and my morality is much more liberal and at the same time kinder to other living being than when I was religious. I feel the religious are better at dealing with existential crisis than the non-believers.

Yes.

Yes

I am no more or less happy. I am more informed by evidence, facts, data, logic, reason, common sense and I believe that makes my life real and I am able to deal with life's issues directly and confidently and that gives me much satisfaction.