Sure, we have lost. It's a good side, that religion gives people something to rely on. But they get the answers from the Church. I think philosophy gives you your own answers. Andreas is hesitating for a while.
Life is like hanging in a branch of a tree on a huge rock.
If you succeed in surviving, you'll try to climb up the rock to get the first branch. But I think, that he first and foremost was a human being. Andreas looks totally convinced. I am very impressed. This changes something in you in a profound way.