the english language is amazing in that there's almost a word to convey whatever it is one wants to say.

the post: i think im part of the choir: i.e 100% of religion is stories.
judaism - history of the jewish people (id say similar to other folks creation stories and oral histories)
xtianity... an update to the old story
islam... another update but with different peoples
b'ahai - an acknowledgment that the old stories need updating

hinduism...history of the..

blablabla

if it helps people get through life, im happy they are happy