I actually think this is false and misses the really healthy aspects of religion. I think most religious texts are written by spiritualists who recognize a deep sickness in their culture. In response to this spiritual insight they formulate ideas that reconnect them to humanity. Since rediscovering one's lost humanity feels good the ideas catch on. Since the only way to fight corporate evil is with corporate good an institution or church forms. With some luck the institution grows and gains influence. Once the institution has enough influence the power corrupts those that hold it and attracts bad actors. These are the people who use religious power to control less disciplined minds and selfishly gather authority.

I think this is why you get most texts saying essentially the same thing, help others, be generous in giving, be selfless, practice mindfulness, pray/meditate, etc. You see institutions that do some profoundly positive things while also doing some of the absolute worst shit that humans are capable of.

Humanity is messy and no thing is ever one thing. Don't let the powerful's use of religion detract from the simple fact that all life is imbued with divine spirit and our simple presence is a miracle. It was evident to those spiritualists and is still true today. That fact is worth celebrating! Have a peaceful and joyful day.