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I tend to subscribe to Plato's view of religion as part of 'The Noble Lie'.
"Plato argues that the Lie is necessary in order to keep a stable social structure.
In Plato’s mind, The Noble Lie is a religious lie that’s fed to the masses to keep them under control and happy with their situation in life. Plato did not believe most people were smart enough to look after their own and society’s best interest. The few smart people of the world needed to lead the rest of the flock, Plato said. And The Noble Lie had to continue.
The Noble Lie is knowingly told by an 'elite' to maintain social harmony, particularly the social position of that elite."
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