Maybe hundreds and thousands of years ago it could be seen as more detrimental, but nowadays religion provides help to local communities and offers comfort to people who need it Even if you don't believe in God, I'm sure you can appreciate how much good a church generally does for people. Just Google, "local soup kitchens" to see what I mean, 99% of them will be held/hosted by a church I'm not here to argue or to start a flame war, but religion really is a good thing