IME religion is a net loss. It too often marginalizes or outright harms people who don't or can't fit the mold. It usually also requires or at least encourages

IME religion is a net loss. It too often marginalizes or outright harms people who don't or can't fit the mold. It usually also requires or at least encourages counterproductive ways: confirmation bias, appeal to authority, trust without evidence, bandwagon effect, paying significant portions of income for no benefit, etc.