The great American teacher of mythology, Joseph Campbell, used to say, "follow your bliss."
Science and History are hard; they require reading, listening, understanding, synthesizing and thinking.
A secure steadfast Faith, based upon authority and ignorance, is so much easier.
And ignorance, as we all know, is bliss.
We understand you. It leaves you so much more time for beer, sports, TV and unfocused rage. And self-righteousness. And a secure place in Heaven despite an earthly life wasted.