Religion vs Philosophy

Very different concepts for me, I was wondering what you thought.
What is the difference between the two and what does the difference mean to you?

* I hope it's okay to post this. It is posted in the interest of general discussion, not debate or defense.

IMHO it is a mistake to pose such a philosophical question in the framework of 'vs.' the goal of each is peace....

i think it is a valid question... a peaceful discussion may prove enlightening

People often talk about 'a philosophy' by which they mean some kind of system of beliefs. Sometimes the idea is that they are speculative beliefs rather than beliefs that are like the well supported theories in science (e.g., evolution by natural selection, the atomic theory of matter) or mathematics / logic (e.g., classical logic, certain mathematical proofs).

Ones thoughts on religion would be just one thing that one could have a philosophy (in the above sense) of.

There is a field 'philosophy of religion'. Where God / religious practices form the subject matter. Also related things such as 'how to live' etc (though they also form part of secular philosophy of ethics).

It is tricky just saying what 'religion' is, even. The system of beliefs about God / the origins of the world / how to live that form the basis of a church? Maybe a persons philosophy is more personal whereas their religion is more public?

Philosophy is meant to rely on reason... Whereas religion often encourages us to rely on direct revelation from God (ie with religious texts or religious experiences).

So... Differences in subject matter (at times). And... Differences in methods. Maybe people like to equate them because of the speculative aspect? I think that philosophers and the religiously inclined might resist that...

Try reading 'vs' as an invitation to compare and contrast, perhaps?

Religion and Philosophy in simple terms to me
both mean love ,peace , caring for one another.kindness..

no vs needed.....

They both can fill each person with all the hope and peace they need.
Peace being the best.....
the lamb muffy

A wonderful excursion in this subject can be found in Joseph Campbell's.."The Power of Myth".

He was a brilliant man,,one who I admired tremendously for his profound curiosity whcih was only equaled by his penchant for Faith in both a creator and man...

His understanding of mythology as it birthed religion and philosophy and the eternal patience he had for the tudent made him a mentor of mine that will never be replaced...

Lenny