I was raised catholic but never bought into it. everyone in church acting like they loved a god who could torture souls in a hell he created and souls he created , then gives the choice of doing good or bad and doesnt make everyone equal at the start of the game. steal food go to hell or starve to death go to heaven. screw god . He created all-let him take responsibility. worship is bullshit! its fear! I fear no more because I found truth !

I have said many times on this site tht as humans are animals, we evolved as parts of groups for safety. This gathering into groups is an animal instinct which is still present in today's humans.

When people leave religion, most often what they miss is not belonging to a group and not having a place int eh group any longer. Often doubters will remain in religion because they want to remain in the group and feel like they have a place.

To get past missing being a part of religion, I suggest that people look up the local groups on meetup.com to find persons with common interests and to have people with which to do things with. there are atheist groups, groups that just get together for coffee, hiking groups, biking groups, groups who liek dungeons and dragons, groups that play board or card games, stc... One of my local groups is for people who appreciate craft beers. Chances are there is a group that would be of interest for you.

I miss the annual bean supper with homemade food. We cope by making our own and sharing with neighbours.

Not at all. Fake smiles and fake people are not things I enjoy.

Nope.