Bad Religion

Now, before i begin this i want to make a few things clear. This is my opinion, not one that i wish to spread or force upon anyone. Just want to get opinions on it. I am not bashing in religion, or trying to say its bad, nor am i trying to make any religious folks question their beliefs. Now for the main course!

Long ago in a dusty village,
Full of hunger, pain and strife,
A man came forth with a vision of truth,
And the way to a better life,
He was convinced he had the answer,
And he compelled people to follow along,
But the hunger never vanished,