Is Religion an Attempt to Understand the World?

[no one]

While I am far from an admirer or supporter of the garden variety overly enthusiastic religious chucklefuck, I do feel that religion gets a bit of a raw deal. Now sure, the institution of religion is a thought paralyzing venom ravaging the reason of otherwise knowledgeable persons. The concept of religion though, is veiled in foreboding darkness and suspicion when viewed through modern eyes. As I have previously stated that religion all by itself is neither an innocent or corrupt force. Religion is merely a tool. Those that wield it, can utilize it to exert dominance over the herds.