Although I'm an atheist, I'll admit to considering going to church on a somewhat regular basis. Having an opportunity to commune with people in my community is

Although I'm an atheist, I'll admit to considering going to church on a somewhat regular basis. Having an opportunity to commune with people in my community is a much higher consideration than actually believing in a higher power. It could be argued that instead of a higher power being the inspiration of your improved state, it could be that having the opportunity to be with other people, or being a part of a group, could be the more important ingredient in your experiences