Give yourselves time...don't force the issue right now. If she loves being around you, spending time with you, "can't live without you" etc. why not keep enjoying her company?
Be content to be friends with each other-- get the good out of whatever kind of relationship you do have. If she ever gets past the religion-- great. If not, at least you still have a real friend. Just be aware it might not be everything you want and be prepared to let new people into your life. At least the two of you have a real emotional connection. Which to my mind is far more important than actually "doing it".