If religion is supposedly so liberating then why so many strict rules?

The Rules are are pre planning a peaceful healthy society and preemptively avoiding arguments and fights, even death. The “rules” are created to help people live a long peaceful life. To do so you must be self disciplined.

The freedom is in knowing that, if you believe you can do this, then you can…with Gods help… even if you are struggling and imperfect. Because no one is perfect.