When I see the term religion it only denotes the overbearing, accuser, who tells you that you are not good enough. If that is your definition of religion, then you are right, that is the work of men. But that is NOT what real faith teaches which is what other people on this thread are arguing.

The most powerful tools ever known are love and truth. These things are incredibly powerful and they are the only things that can really change a person. Even a bullet does not change a persons mind or life. That said, the most destructive tools known are the one off of these. A false love, hatred, and a twisting of the truth, lies. These two things can masquerade as their counterparts, but you can easily tell which is which by watching what happens in their wake.

Lies and hatred will leave destruction in their wake. Truth and Love will yield peace and contentment. its only when people try to spread their beliefs by mixing the two sides that you see the bad side emerge. Most people who hate "religion" have been submerged in the lies and hatred side which masquerades as love.

And keep in mind that without something universal, there is NO universal truth.
so there is no "the more you give the more you get."