I think the 'religion' and the 'cause of all wars' is that religion is used as a tool to further the power and money aims of those in control.

It also appears to be areligious (if that's a word). You see it in extreme Christianity, Islam, Hinduism etc. It does not seem to appear to my knowledge in Buddhism.

I watched the wonderful Riverdance recently and the reply to 'how did Irish dance evolve with only legs moving - the reply was the Catholic priests dictated that the dancers were not to appear to be enjoying themselves! Power again. RC priests presumably were at work in Spain where Flamenco was practised with all its flamboyancy. I know - different priests.

It is convenient, in the pursuit, of these two aims, to spout 'God DEMANDS that we act to redress whatever slight we care to highlight'. Normally they are called moral entrepreneurs.

Just examine the latest outrages done in the name of religion (doesn't much matter which one) and assess for yourself it it's not some platform to achieve, power/control and money (as much as that is publicly eschewed in a lot of religions).