What is Religion?

What is religion?  The formal definition is: "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs." (dictionary.com) 
My views on the subject vary slightly from those of my peers.  If someone asks me, "What religion are you?", I find it very difficult to answer them.  The fact is, I find truth in just about every religion I've come across.  Each one has aspects which I agree with whole-heartedly, as well as other parts which I do not.  I'll use the example of Christianity, since it seems to be the easiest.  Yes, I believe in God, and that he came to earth, sacrificed himself for the well-being of humanity, etc.  You know the story.  But I do not believe in the condemning of homosexuals.  Or that a child who misbehaves their parents should be put to death.  Or a woman who lies with a man outside of marriage should be stoned to death.  Being a student of History, I would say that, when reading the Bible, one must take into consideration the historical context in which it was written.  In those days, perhaps many of the things written in the Bible would have been accepted.  But in modern society?
And so I pull various beliefs from many religions.  Christianity (Protestant and Catholic), Buddhism, witchcraft, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam...the list goes on.  I've been gifted with a very open mind.  One that enjoys listening to other beliefs, as well as deeply questioning my own.  If a person believes something without questioning it at all, then just how truely does that person believe?  Belief without understanding is the same as not believing, in my opinion.
It's nearly time to go off to class. (I wish I had longer breaks)
Farewell
The Librarian