I have this notion that no matter the different ways to which religion is dissected, it has become a tool rather than a belief. Here in my country, religion is more the instrument of politicians and chronic capitalists that call themselves religious leaders. Religious leaders cruise about in private jets and expensive yachts while the followers languish in abject poverty. They are masters at playing psychological games with the minds of their followers.

Having said all that, I still find it a bit uncomfortable that religion and magic are put side by side. Perhaps you might want to expantiate further on the kind of magic in your subsequent posts.

Great piece from you Zest. Keep at it.