Do not be frightened from this inquiry by any fear of its consequences. If it ends in a belief that there is no god, you will find incitements to virtue in the comfort and pleasantness you feel in its exercise, and the love of others which it will procure you. If you find reason to believe there is a God, a consciousness that you are acting under his eye, and that he approves you, will be a vast additional incitement; if that there be a future state, the hope of a happy existence in that increases the appetite to deserve it; if that Jesus was also a god, you will be comforted by a belief of his aid and love. — Thomas Jefferson

My Take – By studying religion, even if you aren’t a believer, you can find ways to be a better person, both to yourself and to others.  If by studying, you gain a stronger faith, so much the better, but at a minimum the exercise of reading Scripture, taking quiet time to consider yourself and your place in the universe, or whatever it is you are studying will lead you to a better place.