Yeah ... I guess I do.

I think the core was more the reliance on gimmicks like miracles, the clash with our understanding of the physical world (which is actually a different matter), plus the propensity to go and slaughter and anyone who disagrees with you. Not all religions or spiritual paths take that approach but those that do end up with the same problems. If you seperate the spiritual and physical domains then the power for ill of religion largely disappears.

If you look in the bible, koran torah etc you will see that a lot of smiting in exactly that fashion is detailed at great length so its entirely in keeping with monotheisms role of social control.

Mods - can you take these posts to a seperate thread lest the turntable discussion get derailed?