In order to create a subservient, collectivist herd catering to the worldly pleasures of a decadent ruling oligarchy, the masses require a different religion. One that emphasizes conformity, ritual, group activity, festivals, obedience to authority, irrational mysticism, a hierarchical priesthood, and license for irresponsible behavior. Let's look at some candidates, all of which are promoted by the elitists and targeted at different audiences.
Historically speaking, Roman Catholicism fits the requirements almost perfectly. Which is not surprising since it was created and promoted by the "Holy" Roman Emperors and their successors precisely for that purpose. Even though it has faded somewhat in the decadent West, it's still very much alive and well in "Latin" America, and is gaining ground as a result of their unchecked invasion of the north.
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Intellectual vomit. Clean it up.