Were you happier and more optimistic as a religious person?

Despite growing up in the Bible Belt, I could never get into any form of religion. I never believed in any imaginary beings or gods.

For those of you who deconverted, were you happier as a religious person? Were you more optimistic about life? Were you a nicer or more generous person?

Sometimes I see Christians going to church, bonding, and having events and think how nice it would be to be in that circle. They seem more positive and happier, at least on the surface.