The idea that capitalism is a religion is simply ridiculous. Capitalism is an economic theory that contains zero superstitious or supernatural elements. It cannot in any sense therefore be described as a religion.

As a gay man and former HIV activist, I recognize that religions like Islam and Christianity are cruel and terrible to queer people like me.

Their ideas are indeed based on supernatural nonsense, on superstition.

And there to be fought against tooth and nail.

I think most religious ideas are nonsense and need to be fought against tooth and nail.

But the idea that economics is religion is simply nonsensical. You are dead wrong.