It does matter because the creation gets to better understand it's purpose in existence from it's creator.  We all are best served understanding our purpose by dialouging with our creator through prayer.  Praying is easy, don't let anyone tell you that it is not.  You just close your eyes, talk out loud, ask questions and than quietly listen attentively.  At first your own mind may drive your thoughts, but eventually you come into a more peaceful space and feel like you are getting fresher thoughts that aren't driven by your agenda and that is God communicating with you.  Try it!

Does mattering or not mattering matter?  I think it does.

If there is no God, there's no reason to do so many of the stupid, time-wasting, soul-sucking things people do in the name of religion.

If there is a God, and all religion has to offer has made you wonder how a Supreme Being could be associated with any of the taco-stand theologies that have popped up like mushrooms after a rain, maybe that's your answer.  If God exists, he's better than the cartoon theologies erected in his name.

Having come to realize that you are smarter, and more sensitive, than the slop that has been set before you to quench your thirst or fill your belly, you are free to continue your path unmolested by the carnival barkers, the snake oil salesmen and the hopelessly lost.

And having posted this, I break the curse that stopped the agnostic forum, a forum that ought to be among the most active on Beliefnet.