Religion then, is a two pronged philosophy. First, there is an unsubstantiated declaration of guilt. Then, there is put forth a salvation from this fallacious guilt. Thank you for all your well meaning intent, but I do not need either one. Who am I criticizing, but a bunch of people, who often times do what they think is right, and are often times quite generous.
Religion is another name for society.
It represents the codependent nature of society. It represents all which is mystical and magical. I cannot criticize religion too much, because I am a result of society, and religion has had much to do with the evolution of society. I can however, make the conscious choice, whether I will be religious, today. I can choose who I will be.