For many people, religion can be a source of comfort, meaning, community, and hope. It can help us make sense of difficult life experiences and feel connected to something larger than ourselves. Our memories of religion can invoke deeply rooted sensory associations: the smell of coffee and donuts in the lobby, a handshake or hug from someone you know, voices raised together in prayer or worship, the taste of food shared during rituals, or the quiet sense of peace that comes f