-sigh-
The problem with religion is simple: Too many people twist it to suit their own agendas.
And THE MOST important thing that people often forget: A higher being did not write the "holy" documents so many humans live by. They were written by men thousands of years ago in a much more conservative age to provide societal moral standards. A god was not dictating to them. Nor was the Holy Spirit (in reference to the Christian Bible). That is just an excuse religious authorites use to ensure adherence to tradition.
So PLEASE remember to use religious texts and traditions as METAPHORS for life. Don't ship women away when they bleed below, don't stone gays, don't forbid yourself from eating shellfish, and don't offer a sacrifice every time you have a wet-dream. Use religion as a reminder to live a moral life emphasizing love and respect for ALL, not the chosen few.
Hell, you don't even need to believe in a god to understand that religion has given us both some oxshit and some essential moral rules. I'm personally an atheist... Doesn't mean I don't take the best out of each religion I encounter and live my life to the fullest. :/