Religion, Humanities Great Hope or Angelic Hoax?

Most, of us, began our lives being taught Santa Clause, flying reindeer, egg-laying Easter bunnies, the tooth fairy, etc. which of course, are pure fabrications, but it begs the question; upon getting older did the lies cease, or did they simply grow larger? It doesn't take much of a look to see such is the truth in politics, but what about religion. After all, Santa Clause and the Easter bunny are religious celebrations! It's said, "The truth is stranger than fiction" sounds strange, but if mos