Because the very existence of the church is based upon ignorant idiots who can't think for themselves and lack self awareness and logic processing skills to cut the puppet strings.
If they did, this silly thing about religion would surely die.
What you don't realize is the church was highjacked long ago by the people running the show on this planet. True Christianity has been replaced by christendom, a form of Christianity that mixes the word of God with witchcraft and paganism. Most people are totally unaware of where a lot of the so-called Christian customs came from. These satanic customs and practices infiltrated Christianity through the kabbalah, which infiltrated the roman catholic church. These practices have developed the belief and teachings of christendom which is a satanic version of Christianity.
Here are just a few of examples that go right over people's heads:
Notice 2 things about the picture of the pope; the staff he's holding and his hat. The staff is what's known as a twisted cross. This sinister symbol was created by satanists in the 6th century as a caricature of the traditional crucifix. This twisted or bent cross became one of the satanist's symbol of mark of the beast.
The hat the pope is wearing pays tribute to a pagan god called Dagon (notice the hat worn by Dagon in the pic). He was the god of fertility and crops. Dagon was the father of Baal (the devil). Among the Canaanites, Baal eventually assumed the position of god of fertility which Dagon had previously occupied.
The last image everyone should regognize, the obilisque. It has one meaning, it is a phallic symbol of Baal (devil). What's it doing at the vatican? Why is it a featured landmark in Washington? If you doubt it, look into the mysterious beginings of America instead of manipulated version of history written about in text books.
This is just the surface of the symbolism used in the catholic church. Please look into the oath the jesuit priests take when they join the catholic church. It is obvious how corrupt the catholic church is with its banking and sex scandals. If you think the catholic church represents Christianity, you are in error. Btw, I am Christian but I do not subscribe to any denomination except a relationship with Christ The Saviour.