Many Over The Few
Consider the following quote, does it apply in religion as well?
"I would be better to trust the many than the few, who are infected with the plague of self-interest and selfishness."
-- Tom Paine, 1737-1809, from "The Rights of Man".
Absolutely not since it can be exactly the other way around as well. We will never know if certain religions are corrupted and the "Many" are just sheep following the herd. Plus, who gets to know the true intentions of those who wishes to remain in the dark?