Raoul, my views on religion seem to come very close to yours, except for the "Big Blackout". I get the feeling there may be something more.
Also I think there is a cord that runs through all of us. We are connected and in part, thats why we bother to do things like post on these boards.
I have heard this called the "New Humanism". I really dont care what its called it just makes sense to me based on my own experiences. Some people are more in tune with this cord than others. That's OK, everyone needs to take their own steps on their own path.
My sister- in- law would tell me that Im going to hell. One way to look at it would be that she's under the control (fear) placed on her by the Church. That might be true but the way I see it is she is just coming from a different level of understanding.
I think if it were possible to remove some of the stifling aspects of judgment in religion then belief systems might be able to coexist and there would be less conflict.

Just a Thought.
Rob VG