religion

A religion is  good if it promotes peace and harmony by instilling values for the  betterment of individual and  society. Not being political.

Avoid those that promote hatred, conflicts  greed and corruption and destruction too!

This is a no, NO! Some join a group for business connections. Some others become a member because of persistent persuasion by a regular worshiper or by material rewards.

A person being religious lives by the teachings of his faith. The devotion is from his acts and not  from lip service or being pretentious.