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I don't think the answer to that question would necessarily be simple. First, we don't know all the many forms "religion" might take; we only know those specific forms which have happened historically. Not every possible religion has presented itself. It IS possible that some as-yet-uninvented religion MIGHT be extremely beneficial to us, IF it were to come along.
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I agree with the possibility of new religions arising in the future, we are after all still a fairly young species with vast potential. But I question your claim stating the possibility of this beneficial (Non missionary, non communal etc) religion ever being realized. Do you really believe it to be within our nature (long term) to conform to such a concept? You give Judaism as an example..but dint they kill Jesus Christ?
You also mentioned small groups that keep to them selves, perhaps many of the major religions we know today initiated similarly but as numbers grew they transformed into the officious entities they are today. A pertinent example (in my opinion) of this phenomenon is the Hindu caste system which was implemented with the intention of segregating individuals into alloted working classes to streamline the economy. With the passage of time you know of the abomination it has metamorphosed into.
Do you believe that this pattern could eventually be eschewed? Do you think it is in our consciences, in our primal natures?