I knew it! I had a feeling from your writing that you'd be one of the speedy crew.
As to religion, I believe none of it but I must say the old holy Ireland was a far more agreeable place to live. Fear of perpetual suffering sure makes for good behaviour and keeps people honest.
41 degrees? Phew! I remember 42 degrees in Cuba and it almost killed me. We're basking in an unseasonably mild 10 degrees.
10 degrees?? You'll be sunbaking rubbed in goosefat with ice in your Guinness at 11 degrees!!!