Vatican Removed 14 Books From the Bible in 1684: Why?

I have always wondered, what is the purpose of religion? To merge or separate people< And why there are constantly some mysteries about it?
Is there a truth in the saying "Life After Death"?
How much is your belief in the religious books after this:
http://worldweb365.us/blog/vatican-removed-14-books-from-the-bible-in-1684-why/