Religions in general and the Abrahamic Religions in particular are responsible for much of the historical violence and bloodshed we've experienced through the centuries.  Also, let's never forget that the Roman Catholic church persecuted scientists who dared to question religious dogma.  The fact that Catholic dogma still insists that a wafer and some wine are literally the flesh and blood of the "Saviour" (the doctrine of transubstantiation) and morality comes from God makes it completely absurd to most scientists (Ms. Payette is a graduate from two distinguished engineering programs).