Joe,
I agree with what you are saying, but I can't say I am against organized religion because I attend a church I love that supports my faith. I get weary when people of faith are represented by hateful and biased churchgoers who do and say unspeakable things in the name of Jesus.
I hope that makes sense. I understand and share your frustration and desperately want things to change.
I'm a church-going woman with a strong faith who is nothing like the conspiracy theory idiots portrayed in the media. And, I'm not alone. I do prefer to be coined as a person of faith and cringe when labeled as religious.
Enjoyed reading your article.