'Overly' religous people are very much like alcoholics. They turn to something for a crutch in life AND WILL NOT SO MUCH AS ENTERTAIN THE THOUGHT what they are doing also has a negative side to it. A closed mind to other possibilities is a killer of life. Everything has a positive and a negative component to it. Religion is no different, it serves a good purpose but is also destructive. Moderation is the key and dont be trapped or a follower of other people claiming superiority (religous or political 'elders') Yin Yang, light and dark.