The whole “church makes you psychotic” thing is some white people shit. Black church when I grew up was mostly women, gay dudes, and husbands who were guilt tripped into going once every other month.
Pastor would reference a bible verse and then go on long tangents about current events, usually shitting on republicans. The singing was great, some fat lady always caught a fake Holy Ghost. The food afterwards was usually on point then you go on about your day.
I’m not Christian at all, and stopped going around high school, but I wouldn’t call my upbringing traumatic.
Also 4 of the 5 nicest asses I’ve seen was at church so that counts for something.