As long as you understand your religion, as long as you believe in God, As long you understand the basic principles of Humanity in the light of your religion no religion is a Curse.
All religions are good, it is at times the interpretation of the religion that causes problems. People tend to follow they never bother to validate what their religion actually says.
In my opinion religion is not the curse but Godmen are the curse because it is them who exploit the weak minded person.