I dont think he's giving up on religion- he stil believes in God, but i see where he's comin from. It is people who distort the image of God, and they're the ones who make the rules, and write the books. Most (if not all) religions have contradictions, i.e. 'turn the other cheek', and 'punish those who commit sin'. I dont follow any one religion word for word (but find Islam makes a lot of sense), the main point is to believe in God, and try and do what's "right" for not just us, but everyone around us.