And, some would say, organized religion.

Others would say because men run things; competitive
rather than cooperative.

But if it wasn't religion or men, , people would still find a way to
ruin their lives and their environment in the service of some
ideology.

If there is a god, he/she/it must be laughing fit to bust at "what
fools these mortals be". Wasn't that on the NY Times masthead?
Quote from Shakespeare?

HEY PERSEPHONE.
Take your male bashing statements somewhere else. We are a friendly group
of gardeners here who share common experiences and goals, and help each
other. We don't bait or troll or flame!