Religion is what allows imperialists to brainwash their subjects into supporting evil. It allows the demonization of out-groups and the justification for a holy war, where soldiers willfully go forth to murder and die for their deity.

The real goal is acquisition of land and resources for the ruling class. That’s the way it’s always been. Abrahamic religion is just fascism with the blame deflected to a capricious old man in the sky.