[AntiImperialis2]

No they aren't. More new religions and sects are being created than ever before.

Also, just because you believe your set of looney beliefs is not a religion does not mean that it's any different from any other religion.

[simonh]

Religion generally is fragmenting rapidly yes, but I hardly see that as a sign of health. Rather it's a sign that more people are questioning traditional religious beliefs, some of those are latching on to new belief systems, but many are simply disengaging from religion.

I completely agree that magical thinking and conspiracy theory delusions seem to be growing and that's a real problem. I won't quibble about you equating it to religion, it's a valid point.