The theory of cultural bias... is the idea that a culture is based on a particular form of organization. It can't be transplanted except to another variant of that organization.

Mormons... are so strong, they can handle wealth, they are confident. I think it is because they are not bogged down by rules for equality, but have a firmly defined system of relative status and responsible command.

Just in our lifetime our society has become looser and more private, it becomes extremely difficult to hold to any permanent commitment whatever, least of all to organized religion.

Our technological infrastructure alienates us from each other. No need to form a workplace community, everybody there will be out in a year or two, and so will you, looking for a better place.

The history of the Church of Rome is a constant leakage of members into such breakaway cults, which go on splitting.

It's unlikely that the organized religions will get more sectarian... or is it? I am not at all sure.

It is very reasonable to worry about the harm done by organized religion, and to prefer looser and more private arrangements.