I think religion as a failed technique to ensure, with the help of stories, symbols and holy text's influence that the common foolish man won't cross certain limits in his Behavior/Action. Some fine people created the religions in previous times.
One who geneuinely understands the Truth and comprehends the World, he would
Einstien on Ethics
A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
