Twin Powers Of Politics And Religion: The World In Crisis

The world today is beset by the turmoil created by the twin powers of politics and religion. As social discourse on these matters become more and more toxic, and as the attitude of politicians within the superpowers become more and more hardened in the ongoing vicious confrontation and competition, the world is slipping rapidly into a state of great instability, with major conflicts and world war looming large over the horizon.
What can be done to avert these imminent dangers?