Favourite answer

"I am thinking of conversion to atheism"

One doesn't 'convert' to a-theism.

One arrives at a logical conclusion without being influenced by FEAR.

"I want to shatter all my Christian illusions"

Watch some Christopher Hitchens YouTubes - he's very effective.

Check this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0wu6xXZNMI

"I have uncontrollable tendency to pray"

1. That's OK; we all have bad habits we need to break; I stopped smoking.

2. The cold psychological reality about praying is that it enables you to focus.

Focused people win.

There are lotsa other tricks you will learn as you evolve; it's quite fun.

Bertrand Russell: There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths.

Almost inevitably some part of him is aware that they are myths and that he believes them only because they are comforting.

But he dares not face this thought!

Moreover, since he is aware, however dimly, that his opinions are not rational, he becomes furious when they are disputed.

George Bernard Shaw: Life was not meant to be easy, my child; but take courage, it can be delightful.

~