Well, Moose, I generally stay away from this kind of discussion, only because there are as many ideas of faith/religion as there are people that open their mouths about it. Jason is going to have to figure out for himself what his idea is, and it's always harder to guide than to dictate. *bg* You only have so many options, and whether or not there is 'something after this' it in no way changes the fact that you should do good in the here and now.

From a favorite, VERY non-PC, t-shirt of mine-(all truly great, inspiring thought can fit on a t-shirt...):
TAOISM: Shit Happens
PROTESTANTISM: Let shit happen to someone else
CATHOLICISM: If shit happens, you deserved it
JUDAISM: Why does shit always happen to us?
ATHEISM: No Shit
TV EVANGELISM: Send More Shit
BUDDHISM: If shit happens, it's really not shit
ZEN BUDDHISM: What is the sound of shit happening?
HINDUISM: This shit has happened before

~Jen