FreeandClear, you demonstrated what I was trying to explain in another thread, but you articulated it so much better. An existential crises is such a personal matter that the answer is also to be found personally, inside you, just you and your thoughts. And as you said, the answers will come. Not everyone will come to the same conclusion, but at least all who do it will be living their own truth.
You also described the way I see worship. Its not doing any sacrificial thing or begging for anything. Worship is just being thankful. Just looking at your life and acknowledging the beauty and wisdom of it all. A God that is able to create all that we see is surely not so insecure that he needs us to harm ourselves in order to please him. Worship and believing in God is as simple and as easy as breathing.
So Bravo! I think you will help a lot of people to go inside and find their own answers. And welcome to the “Nones” – those of us who love God, but religion, not so much!
P.S. – I also appreciate all the nonbelievers who have given you support in your decision. I think that’s the highest ideal of human behavior, no matter your personal views.