When considering faith, is the pursuit of answers more important than the attainment of them?

Agree totally. You will gain more by reaching and asking questions than by having them answered (which will likely never happen). I too think you can judge the merits of a particular belief based on what qualities it brings to one's life. Scientific research is being done on Buddhism that shows it has remarkable benefits to the brain and body - way beyond anything they've ever seen before. All I know, is that I am far happier now (and more successful) than I ever have been when I was a Christian.