Keta, I agree with much of what you said. That is why so many people have turned away from organized religions, me included. I find it laughable and arrogant that some tiny church in (town of your choice) will claim only THEY hold the keys to heaven and any other form of belief, spirituality, what-have-you is WRONG.

How convenient, but really, it is a brilliant business model. if you give them money and go to their church, they will grant you access to heaven, a place they cannot prove exists, and if it does, they certainly don't own.

if you DON'T give them money or go to their church, they grant themselves to power to condemn you to hell. Another place they cannot prove exists, and if it does, they certainly don't own it.

It is all based on fear. Many religions rely on people remaining ignorant and actively suppress them exploring and seeking truth.

Sound a little like politics?