I had not intended my comment as an attack on religion nor was I making a value judgment about the net effect of religion on humanity. Nor did I intend to impl

I had not intended my comment as an attack on religion nor was I making a value judgment about the net effect of religion on humanity. Nor did I intend to imply that exerting control over others is the total or even main point behind religion. Finally I wasn't trying to supply a complete description of religion, just referencing one facet of it.