Organized religion came about as a tool to control the masses—how they think, behave, and then ask for money to keep the operation afloat. See: history of the catholic church.
That’s not to say there arent benefits of belonging to a community of positivity-minded people. it’s a social phenomenon.
You can have a radical, state-of-the-art spirituality that will provide you with a deep and eventually everlasting peace and real joy without attending religious services. That’s how i operate, and find a healthy connection with others outside of any religious circle.