In some religions how man became a part of earth is part of the religion. There are many different things in different religions. Basically a religion is what you believe and how you live.
Kabbalah
Yes, Yahweh was originally part of a pantheon in ancient religions, specifically in early Israelite religion where he was one of many gods.
"From" really shouldn't be used when describing one's religion. You can be "from" Cleveland or "from" Europe. But you can't be "from" Christianity or Hinduism. You are "of" (a member of, part of) the religion.
There were many different religions in Ancient Rome and for the most part they left them alone. The Christian religion was a problem for them because they refused to acknowledge the power of the Roman state and laws. They stated that God/Jesus was the only power and the Roman's saw that as subversive and that made them outlaws.
I think so, yes. Belief in God - or in some religions, in several gods - is an essential part of faith in many religions.
There are no other 'religions' in the Catholic Church. However, within the Catholic Church there are a number of rites, including the Latin (Roman) rite, the Maronites, and several Eastern rites but all are Catholic. They are not different religions.
Several religions have prohibitions against gambling.
Consuming alcohol can have many functions in different societies. It confers status, provides relaxation, contributes to the enjoyment of food, promotes conviviality, provides energy and nourishment, serves an important part of many religions, etc.
yesIt is part of some religions, but not a fundamental part of all religions. Those that believe are responsible for their own relationship with God.
the two religions were the same for the most part the gods just went by different names
Some people like to believe in something and religion plays a large part in the lives of many people.