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I think there's a difference between religion and spirituality, and each serves a different purpose.
Religion is an institution, and as such it is a method of social control. It keeps people in a community and reinforces that community's norms and mores. It serves its purpose, but other institutions can do the same thing. Some people choose to seek out those other institutions, while some are drawn to religion for whatever reason.
Spirituality, in whatever form, helps people find meaning in their lives. Again, some people find meaning elsewhere, but some people are drawn to spiritual explanations for things.
Science can tell us "how" but we still always want to know "why". Why are we born alone and why do we die alone? What happens to us when we're gone? How do you live a meaningful life? What's the point? Science and spirituality can both be tools for trying to answer those questions, and I don't see any reason why the need to be in opposition. Some people choose to seek the answers on their own, and others need guidance, answers, support, community - hence religion.
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"If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing."
- Anatole France
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