This reads more like misdirection than analysis. Suggesting religion is just a collection of empty rituals is just sad. It's almost as if he's trying to preve

This reads more like misdirection than analysis. Suggesting religion is just a collection of empty rituals is just sad. It's almost as if he's trying to prevent those looking for help from considering religion. "You don't want those gold bars over there, they're just painted rocks". But are they?