User blog comment:Gundam Legilis/Is there religion in RWBY?/@comment-25396609-20150606034922/@comment-26018514-20150606051028

"The way I see it, when the world is actively trying to kll your species, and you have that sort of power, you don't go praying for protection, you protect yourself. belief in divine protection would only bring complacency."

This is where I feel you are wrong, often Religions are formed for safety, for example:
 * many religions do not eat pork; this actually proven to be a health risk, if not the most serious
 * most religions core rules include the basic needs for society; no theft, no murder, etc.

Religion is an irrational act of faith(I'm not hating on religion here, if you look at any faith without belief, you should realize it is dependent upon faith or circular logic), therefor rational reasons for it to exist are unnecessary.