A great article, that raises very relevant questions, Michael. I am like you. I was brought up Anglican, though my mother was originally Catholic but changed when she married my father. My family were not regular church goers however. As an adult I tried a few different churches, Baptist, Anglican, etc. but also encountered many hypocrites and differing viewpoints.
Now, I don’t associate with any, but do strongly believe in an intelligent creator, and feel all religions have their place, but not one is perfect. It is how we live our life that is importance and religions can offer some direction as most promote love and acceptance for our fellow man.