"Faith" Is A Fine Invention Poem by Emily Dickinson

This is an anti religious poem. She is calling faith an 'invention' i.e. something made up by people - a technology. In particular, it is an invention used by 'Gentlemen' or the establishment support their version of the 'truth'. While religion may be a useful 'tool', if you actually want to find the truth of something, especially if its important, then science / actual observation is required.

faith is a tool much like a microscope...

This a thought that gets straight to the point via the power of the microscope that requires no faith.

Let's just beat it to death. Good grief, people!

So true. I'd rather a microscope than religious books.

I hated this so much I put bleach in my eyes so then I never have to read it again.

Insightful and brilliant lines.....