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I think you should look into Buddhism. I was raised a Christian until I grew up and took a liking to history and philosophy--the two great demons of the Catholic Church. After finding out the atrocities that have been and still are committed by people in the name of my religion, I was numbed by my faith. Then, with the exploration of philosophy and how even proving the existence of
God is a crapshoot, I was lost forever. Then I found Eastern philosophy. It mostly spurns the idea of God in favor of the pursuit of happiness. There are some basic concepts, including meditation, compassion, and wisdom, which are intrinsic to the faith. One lesson I have learned is that there is much to get out of the world as long as you truly appreciate everything there is to appreciate. From the simple, like a sunset, to the complex, like falling in love. And when time is up, the rollercoaster ride is over, but, hey, it sure was fun while it lasted.
My only problem is that true Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and I have a hard time with that.
But just remember that if you've experienced even one moment in your life where everything is wonderful and you wouldn't rather be anywhere else in the world then you know what Christians are talking about when they mention heaven. The only difference is, you know you can achieve heavenly experiences any day of your life.
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