Religion has always been a part of culture but with organized religion it has become more than that. Whilst I have no problems with personal beliefs and people praying, believing in god by themselves, I do have a problem with organized and state led religion. When religion is controlled it acts as a major influence on the people, due to it being a foundation of ones character and morals. Such things are extremely clear with the catholic church which has changed its core beliefs and values just to fit in and keep in business. It has also been used to lead holy wars and as an excuse to discriminate and dominate others who follow a different "lesser" religion. Considering everything centralized, controlled religion should be banned and kept to personal beliefs.