When you believe things without thorough research that's where misinformation comes in which was your initial mistake that instilled doubt. The information people often read is unfortunately taken as fact right off the bat all too often, even subconsciously, and this warps our thoughts to fight against us. Believing something is very powerful, such is scientifically evident with placebo medication which are forms of medicine that are given to you to fix something, but don't actually do anything at all. It's the fact that you believe it's doing something that makes it 'work'.
I'm glad you realize when something is bullshit and it's important to be wary of things you hear about, read or see. We live in a world of lies for now. Skepticism and research is where we survive here in efforts to make it to our future, even with our own. Have faith in the wiser and more experienced of members here but be wary that even we can still make some mistakes here and there, not to mention those who pretend to be super advanced or experienced.
This is why it's important to advance yourself so that you can get the proper teachings from those who stand under the word of Satan, under Truth, those you can trust without a sliver of doubt: The gods. I do not help people on the forums here for the High Priests or the High Priestesses, I don't help them for myself and I don't help them for other humans. I help them for Satan and nothing less.