I agree with Angel - religion as such is a man-made thing, sometimes good sometimes very bad. Faith in God, as opposed to faith in a man-made religion, brings peace of mind. It doesn't stop bad things happening but it gives you the power to cope with them. So many thing are happening today that are bad - why not give God a chance to put things right in your heart? Drugs and alcohol never solve the problem, but faith in God will do it. I know - I tried it after 33 years doing things the way I wanted, and then found God - or perhaps I should say He found me, 35 years ago, so well-tried. I have not had an easy life since then, just a deep down peace and feeling that all will work out for the good. I would not change this for anything.