Yes you're on the money with that observation ................... Religion didn't just pop up out of nowhere............ It was created to assist and direct a plan that has some nasty aspects to it.
Next to nobody does a deep dive into their chosen Religion (it's hard work) so most don't have much of a clue about what's what.
Before Organised Religions ..................... surprise, surprise ................ we didn't have War Toys.
Hmmm ............... makes you think................. or at least it should.