Philosophy is that what the philosopher believes to have understood (by means of his intelligence and experience).

Philosophy doesn’t pay squat; you end up working at Starbucks, just hoping that against all odds one day you’ll make it onto Jeopardy! and there will be a category about Nietsche.

– ALTERNATE EXPLANATION –

“Philosophy is a walk on a slippery rock / Religion is a smile on a dog” (Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians)

In Philosophy there is much discussion. In Religion discussion is forbidden.

Philosophy = “What is true? Let’s explore that”

Religion = “This is true. Just accept it”

religion: re⋅li⋅gion  /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ri-lij-uhn] Show IPA
–noun 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. 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.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites.
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one’s vow.

philosophy: phi⋅los⋅o⋅phy  /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [fi-los-uh-fee] Show IPA
–noun, plural -phies. 1. the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
2. any of the three branches, namely natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and metaphysical philosophy, that are accepted as composing this study.
3. a system of philosophical doctrine: the philosophy of Spinoza.
4. the critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge, esp. with a view to improving or reconstituting them: the philosophy of science.
5. a system of principles for guidance in practical affairs.
6. a philosophical attitude, as one of composure and calm in the presence of troubles or annoyances.

The definitions are actualy quite different from eachother, and while many religions might have a universal philosophy, philosophy is by no means exclusive to religion. They may overlap, by they are no where near being synonyms.

religion very much does not say that