One can't deny that religion is business these days. The concept of religion would have raised due to the fear and doubts that people had, and also to streamline a society. Else it would have been even more chaotic. The good and evil, the heaven and hell etc are coined to make human stick to the human virtues and not become monsters.
It's interesting that money is not considered evil in Hinduism. In fact we worship Goddess of wealth called Laxmi. Hinduism advocates that one has the obligation to have financial abundance in all ethical and moral ways. Prosperity is worshipped. It is believed that money can get a lot of goodness done through you.