Religion is bad, M'kay?

[Dalvy]

Some characters are very religious, despite knowing that the leaders of their faith are corrupt. There is Lucia who calls on Halone for strength. Garleans are more or less atheist and yet there she is, praying to Her during steps of faith.

It's not the faith that is bad, but the ones who call themselves leaders of men. Even the druid/shamanism of Gridania has draconian aspects that are easily corruptable.