Let me just cut my response short and say this.
Religion has been interpreted differently by different people.
In my opinion, religion is just a guideline as to how you should live your life, with the essence being, don't hurt others, your self or the community in general.
Do good and be a part of humanity and work to make it a better place.
I think that's a simple concept, but people go too deep with religion imposing shit upon themselves and wrecking havoc on others.
So I agree with you partly, but I am not an atheist, I'm a man of science
And I just believe in one God..