Much evil has been done in the name of religion. Unfortunate misinterpretations of the teachings of various masters and abuse of power did lead and still does lead to the opposite results of the true purpose of religion.
People band together to share their joy and love at discovering the truths of the Spirit. In truth, there is no need for a special building in which to do this. There is no need for a leader. No need for organizations with rules. No need for anything at all save for each individual to go within the heart and know themselves as Spirit. The love and joy that comes from this experience will flow forth in such a way that it will beg expression.
Band together to express this, if you will, to be among like-minded souls … to share the love … but be always mindful of the true reason for which you come together: to celebrate the fact that all of you are experiencing the same joy, the same love … for all of you are of the same Source. Worship Spirit in yourself and others wherever and whenever. Feel the common bond that is Love and express it to one another. That is true religion.