religion, positive overall?

I was recently asked in an interview:

Do you believe religion of any kind has a positive place in our current culture?

My answer:

Yes, I think religion is a positive force, but that it’s morally inferior to intellect; that is, religion is useful and positive as a means to to regulate social values, but it is immoral when religious dogma stands in the way of intellectual growth.

Do you agree or disagree? What’s your answer to that question?