It is. The parties are just churches that want to take control of the religion. The state is the god, the schools are the education center programming you to believe in the entity and its saints, the politicians.

No- religion is used as a tool by politicians.

Politics is the business of government and is crucial to the wealth of nations.

www.thepress.co.nz/world-news/360583851/potential-arms-minerals-deal-inspires-hope-and-scepticism-ukraine