Not for you Scientology freaks

Am I too cynical, Must I always search for someone’s agenda or do I see what they say at face value? Do I take snippets of religion that I enjoy or do I need to accept it all? What are the other alternatives to a belief in a higher power that isn’t another mainstream religion? If I believe that being abstinent from sex/alcohol isn’t something I see myself doing, is religion for me? Many questions but very little clear insight?

I don’t intend to be disrespectful, just wholly and entirely confused.