<< My test is not "causes division", but rather "improves the human condition or not". We can go into fine details over "improves", but generally I'd go with "more benefits for more people".

Ah, another definition of goodness. Wow- aren't we mortals good at redefinition!

<< Sowing and spewing hatred over lifestyles, condemning anyone who doesn't subscribe to your school of thought, and specially "send me your money and you'll be the good guys" ranks incredibly low in my books, in the neighborhood of ambulance chasers, insurance, payday loan and credit card issuers.

You left out politicians, Movie stars, musicians, doctors, lawyers, school teachers, chiropractors, babysitters and lawn care professionals. The only difference is that religious leaders only ask for your money, these all demand it.