My Philosophical Take

I am introducing a new Category in my blog and I'd like to call it My Philosophical Take. Like always, I would love to see responses and views of what people think, likeminded or otherwise.

There have been a few things that I keep thinking about which bothers me a lot. I guess I'd sound like a "Hippie" when I say it out loud. But honestly, the answers to the following questions are hard for me to determine/evaluate; atleast from my perspective.

OK, here are the questions. Why are human races, sects, so important than just simply being human? Is being a Man or a Woman just not enough for us?? Why do we have to break it down into several sections like Black, Brown, White etc.,. How does it ever make anything easier???What's the necessity for religion to exist?

I know for sure that all these questions are quintessential for human survival and also that Religon had a huge hand in making the world what it is today . But, the lingering question is WHY??? If anyone can answer these questions or have an theory to corroborate your point of view, then you are more than welcome.