Spirituality is a beacon of light and hope for everyday people. It establishes a goal for those who have none and secures some sort of stability in this turbulant world.
But! You must agree that in the wrong hands that same drive can be used for destructive and hateful ends.
Not at all! If those involved wish to follow a leader that pursues negative ends, let them. If they feel satisfaction then religion is doing it's job.
Then religion's job is to discriminate against minorities in the community as long as the faith base gets its jollies?