Somewhere along the line, organized religion stopped being about faith, and started being about who had the power to keep the faith. You said that the purpose of religion was to bring people together. But does it, really? Or does it-knowingly, purposefully, and intentionally--break them apart?

Summary

This quote reflects on the idea that organized religion has deviated from its true purpose, which is having faith, and has become more about power dynamics and control. The speaker questions whether religion effectively promotes unity as it claims or instead knowingly drives divisions among individuals. It posits that religion, intentionally or not, can strain relationships rather than fostering togetherness. The quote invites contemplation on the potentially divisive aspects of organized religion and raises doubts about its ability to unite people.

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