Since man is a rational being, a creature of reason, it is obvious that GOD would want man to think. BADecker implies that thinking is a religion, but it is perfectly fair to ask BADecker "compared to what?" Another question to ask of him is "how can we know that you are not misleading us into a false religion? what is the fruit of such a belief? why should one choose a belief which is irrational and against reason, which denies man's basic virtue? is it balanced to equivocate opinion and reason?", etc.
Thinking is surely not a religion but the 6th point he mentioned might be.Atheism has become the new religion nowadays.
I think atheism is the consequence of nihilism.
That will go away once the Messiah will come.
Best regards.