In short, my own church betrayed me when I was a child. In my teens, I studied other faiths, mythologies, religions and came to the conclusion that none of them were based on fact.

The world we know exists because certain factors fell into place BY CHANCE. Had they not fallen into place BY CHANCE, Earth as we know it would not exist. A few more oxygen molecules in the atmosphere and life would not have evolved.

Ghosts, ESP, even the power of prayer will be explained, hopefully in my life time. More than likely they result from some currently unexplained ability of the mind. I see no reason to expect life after death. I see no proof of reincarnation. This is it.

Rather than criticize those with Faith, I envy them. How much simpler life would be if I could consult someone or something besides my own conscience to make difficult decisions. The big ones are simple - it is wrong to murder, rape, rob, etc. The grey areas are tough.