[Jack]

I always thought you were Jewish Cody? Weird, I must've been mixing you up with someone else. Or is this the old testament?

Just do whatever makes you feel happiest. However, don't put all your eggs in one basket, don't make religion your one shot at being happy because when faith fails you generally end up feeling worse. Religion may help you ignore the problems in your life, but the only healthy way to live is by dealing with those problems properly. Religion wont make those problems go away, if you feel like you need therapy don't get it completely from the bible get it from a proffesional.

On the other hand praying and repeating religious phrases have been shown to release endorphins which is why it feels good. Self harm and other depression relatied things also release endorphins so prayer can be a good substitue.