[Night_Thastus]

There are some definite benefits to religion. It can promote a sense of place and belonging in people, facilities communities, cooperation, etc.

It can also do the exact opposite at times. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out in the long run.

[whatshisface]

Virtually any organization can promote a sense of place and belonging in people, facilitate communities, encourage cooperation, etc. Only one type of organization does it by arranging very serious lectures about things that didn't happen.