Religion equals...?

Religion can bring those things.

But it can also bring healing, caring, and help to many who follow a less than dogmatic approach to it.

well I think people equal = death, war and bondage, because not all religions are the same, I'm christian, and Christianity does not bring all of the things mentioned above! if you look religion with the eyes of this world I will have to agree with you, for me Jesus, is the way the, life and the truth, he came here to show us the way, he gave us words and advices for our lives, that does not sound religious to me, But a different life.

Mostly to keep people from being united in thought and action...

You ever experience what can happen when a group of folks get together in perfect unity?

Very powerful.

That in a way is what keeps religions alive--kind of a two-way valve in many ways...

Agree.

Religion brings discipline that keeps mankind more civilized than without it.

Religion = expired memes.

I agree however the things going on in Africa has nothing to do w/ that.

We need to be worried about fighting against malaria, aids, and poverty.

religion = x

where x lies between -infinity and +infinity

thats how vague religion is

Religion equals fulfillment, purpose, salvation & freedom. (Christianity)