It doesn't have to be about faith and religion. Spirituality is more important than some organized dogmas from archaic religions. He's trying to find a spiritual path not necessarily a religious one. I also believe the line "I crack my teeth on pearls" is referring to pearls of wisdom in his search "I tear into the history" that are oh so quaint but never satisfying that search for the truth "Just show me what it means to me in this world".
It doesn't have to be about faith and religion. Spirituality is more important than some organized dogmas from archaic religions. He's trying to find a spiritual path not necessarily a religious one. I also believe the line "I crack my teeth on pearls" is referring to pearls of wisdom in his search "I tear into the history" that are oh so quaint but never satisfying that search for the truth "Just show me what it means to me in this world".
Just my opinion.