The linked article discusses many of the problems associated with religion -- but unlike many such article leaves one hopeful for the future.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/o...-his-religion.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&src=recg
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/o...-his-religion.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&src=recg