The majority of religions are convinced their vision of the universe is beautiful and inspired, but you really need to turn to science for the good stuff. Not even the most clever religion can grasp the true size and scope of the cosmos. For some, the scope of the universe may be overwhelming, and it may convince them that without the notion of gods, our existence is random and meaningless. But what does that matter? Does one need meaning to get up in the morning and enjoy the pleasures of being alive? You live in a universe with billions of other galaxies, all retreating away from one another at astonishing speed. Is that not mind-blowing?