What are the basic principles of religion?

Answer 1

You didn't make it clear what religion are you talking about, however in every religion the basic principles are to obey and respect the religion and follow the path that is told by the God according to that religion.

A: 2

The basic principle of Religion is that it is a collection of traditions, which are designed to guide the social development of a particular group of people within the respective society. The most significant aspect of religion is that it symbolizes the ultimate hope that when someone dies, the universe will provide a spiritual accommodation for their soul.

One of the best ways to describe the principles of religion is by equating it as food for the soul. The true value of food is measured by the quality and quantity of nutrients it contains and the (truly nutritional) value of religion is demonstrated by the basic principles of piety, harmony, forbearance and righteousness, which fill the soul with spirituality.

Some people live to eat and others eat to live. Some people are into religion mainly for the social flavor and not the virtuous characteristics.

There are particular food items that can be prepared through various styles or recipes. There are also various Religious concoctions available to cater to the respective social appetite. Most people are naturally attracted to the taste of the food while the nutritional values are completely ignored. In a similar manner people are attracted to the social fanfare of religion and not the practice of divinity, righteousness and piety.

Human nature and greed has corrupted the authentic principles of religion in a similar manner as genetics and chemicals have impacted on the production of food. A lot of the chemically engineered processes employed in the production of food, is designed to maximize profits with little or no consideration for the health hazards. The human craving for wealth and power has also resulted in the depreciation of religious principles. The concept of being a righteous human can only be demonstrated by making the appropriate religious choices in life which promote harmony, love, respect, appreciation, accountability, equity and contentment.