I said I was in a hurry and didn’t have time for apologetics.
Overall, pre Trump and Benedict, I would have replied in a second that religion was a benefit. I still believe that, but my faith in humanity took a serious hit these last 5 years.
Faith is a gift.
Even without the faith, the community bonding and stress on the need to look out for the well being of all is a big plus to religion.
At the moment, we are mostly stuck with angry groups trying to kill each other.