This is true about all religions.
Stupid Hinduism still says that it is not a religion, it is a way of life but it is the worst of all religions - dirty, primitive, atrocious, superstitious and head the ass in 2021. They were all rules of behavior in a primitive society. Then some smart asses figured out that there had to be head who monitors it. First it was obviously the medicine man because he was the go to guy. He then declared he also had magical powers. From there it grew it be a very competitive and a sought after powerful position. These priests realized that they must have a wider power, so they convinced heads of state to accept the faith across lands. Once they had power over the entire state, the expansionism ensued with blood bath, lust for more power... all in the merciful God's name.
And yet...humanity's always created religions. We LIKE them. Makes us feel powerful to have an ''in'' with the ""hand which rocks the universe."
Looks like Gravity has a lot to do with rocking the universe. Ever hear of gravity worshippers?