Somewhere along the line, organized religion stopped being about faith, and started being about who had the power to keep the faith. You said that the purpose of religion was to bring people together. But does it, really? Or does it-knowingly, purposefully, and intentionally--break them apart?

Jodi Picoult
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Religion is not about who has power over who, but about the power to unite mankind. Religion is a force for good in the world. It unifies people and gives them strength to rise above their daily struggles and adversities. When religion is used for evil, it can tear people apart and cause strife and discord. I believe we should not only separate religion from politics but also separate politics from religion.

Source: Change Of Heart

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