Insomnia can lead to desperation

Drudge links to this story about a man who backed out of re-enacting the Crucifixion.
The man was considering re-enacting the Crucifixion as part of a spiritual journey to regain his faith.
What led to his loss of faith?
“His insomnia was a major problem. He used to lie in bed all night praying for God to let him sleep and He never answered so he began to think there was no God.”