Advice from the Kalama Sutta

The Buddha was in the City of Kesaputta (the home of the Kalama people) and was told that "holy men and Brahmin priests come and teach and mock the teachings of others. The others come and do the same thing. As a result, whenever we listen to holy men and priests, we are full of doubt and do not know who is speaking the truth."

The Buddha advised them "it is understandable that you do not know who is speaking the truth. But do not be swayed by report or hearsay, or what is said on the authority of your traditional teachings. Do not be impressed by those who are proficient in quoting the scriptures or by logic, nor mere opinion or theory. Do not follow blindly out of respect of a holy man or priest. Only when you know for yourselves: such things are good, they cause no harm, they are accepted by the wise, when performed they produce positive benefits and happiness - then Kalamas, you may accept and abide in the teachings."

In other words try it for yourself and see if it works. It is said that Buddhism is a religion for adults - we have to make decisions for ourselves and should not expect others to tell us how to live our lives.