Religions teach right from wrong from the perspective of power. Those with the power set the rules. Power can be wielded through violence, governmental position, cunning, or charisma. The more use of these power tools, the stronger the ability to create religious rules, even if the rules defy intelligent examination. Power, and its righteous cousin, devotion, enable believers to elevate their self-worth.

Conflicts between religions surface when there is envy or self-destructiveness or rep...