Life Changing Stuff

I wasn't sure at first If I should ask for advice on here but I decided to give it a try. It wasn't going to kill me. So I am asexual I had known for a while but Just recently was I able to come out of the closet about it. After I told my parents they didn't believe me at first and said it was just a phase.They also told me that if I wanted to stay asexual and remain in my current religion. I'd have to be single for the rest of my life. Prior to this I had been in many relationships. And so now knowing that the romantic love I wanted wasn't going to be possible hurt like hell. So tell me folks what should I do? Should I just give up love forever and be content with where I am? Or give up my religion and everything I know for the chance of love?