This is clearly stating how ridiculous (..."manufactured dream"), empty, and destructive ("words to kill for when others refuse") religion is.
Example:
"Something to reach for
When you can't hide"
Those in society who believe in religion find it to be the only thing to help them get through life, their "salvation" from their problems. And, just as the above quote states, these people look up to (i.e. "something to reach for") religion to give them hope for a better life only because they have nothing else (i.e. "...when you can't hide") to, supposedly, get them through life on their own.
This is clearly stating how ridiculous (..."manufactured dream"), empty, and destructive ("words to kill for when others refuse") religion is.
Example: "Something to reach for When you can't hide"
Those in society who believe in religion find it to be the only thing to help them get through life, their "salvation" from their problems. And, just as the above quote states, these people look up to (i.e. "something to reach for") religion to give them hope for a better life only because they have nothing else (i.e. "...when you can't hide") to, supposedly, get them through life on their own.