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

Islam is in principle egalitarian, and has always had problems with power.

Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker.

Inside a religious body you get sects and hierarchies, inside an information network you get bazaars and cathedrals, it is the same, call them what you like. They survive by pointing the finger of blame at each other.

Hierarchy works well in a stable environment.

The human body is always treated as an image of society.

I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay.