1. How does religion impact personal beliefs and values?

The Greek word for religion is Threskeia

The Latin word for religion is Religio

Religion is a set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that is most often related to the belief and worship of God.

James1:26-27 Nkjv ;says If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the father is this : to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Remember Brothers and Sister in Christ to be pure is to have the same intent as God.