Politicians employ a strategy of “Divide and conquer”. They use most anything at their disposal to ensure everybody is looking where they (the politicians) want them to look. Religion is one of those tools. Religion doesn’t cause wars, it is people who cause wars and i think u know which people i mean!
On top of this, they introduce some incredibly one sided laws! The latest examples I can think of are the laws surrounding politicians expenses, what and how they are allowed to claim :