Do you think religion was made to keep people in line? [Spirituality & Religion]

Not only that, but to control them as well. If you are the one 'closer to God',speaking for God, or a god made flesh(pharoahs), then it was easier to control those who believed in that religion. We see it today where politicians get people to elect them, evenif its against those peoples best interests, by focusing on one or two 'religuous' based beliefs.