I was wondering on some stuff about LD, and some of them are stupid, but I'm new to it I think so lol.

1) When i LD do i have to be concious? If thats a yes, when i start to LD do i fall asleep, but still know that i am dreaming?

2)When i start to LD, do i have my eyes open or closed? If opened, then how do i concentrate on just trying to LD?

3)What time of the day is it best to LD? I would think it would be at night, when I'm more at rest.

4)What excatly do I do? How do I get into the "dream phase", when I am concious?

WARNING: DUMB QUESTION
5)Is LD against any religon or anything?