Machiavelli asserts that for a Religious institution or state to survive, it is obliged to frequently restore its original principles (Machiavelli 1). According to him, deterioration in character and observation of religious norms are inevitable. This is evident in most cases if the institution fails to undergo a significant restoration to its earlier principles. He further argues that the human mind is subject to negligence and assumptions. Such a restoration therefore, is bound to cause rejuvenation in the moral development and observance of religious rules among the people. This essay seeks to posit that Machiavelli is justified to make that particular claim as regards the survival of a religious institution or state. Machiavelli holds the view that it is beneficial for a religious association, state or institution to be brought back to its starting point when everything is almost done in a perfect manner. This restoration not only remodels the faith and beliefs of the people, but also renews their reverence for their leaders and other matters that relates to religion. Machiavelli classifies the factors that lead to this religious restoration into two groups: intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors are internal aspects that lead to such a transformation and restoration of religious institution. These factors may include the presence of a virtuous spiritual leader who emphasizes on the restoration of the religious institution. On the other hand, extrinsic factors are external aspects that lead to the restoration. Such factors include political instability and the state of morality in the society. A good example of how intrinsic factors cause the restoration of a religious institution is through the restoration of immaculate Christian virtues by Saint Dominic and Saint Francis. These were individuals who were disgruntled by the moral decadence in the society. They were therefore forced to put a lot of effort in the restoration of the earlier flawless principles of Christianity to the people. This particular society followed the initial principles which called for dire need to restore the same. These virtuous leaders served as epitomes of a Christ-like nature and led a life that was to be exemplified by the believers at that time. Numa Pompilius, the second King of Rome, is the best example of how external factors such as political instability can lead to the restoration of religious institutions to earlier principles. His predecessor, King Romulus, had waged many wars against neighboring towns and conquered some of them. However, King Numa used a religious approach to the establishment of his Rome. He restored the art of peace and the worship of gods among the Romans. In addition to that, he appointed religious ministers and priests who led the people back to their old religious ways. The restoration of religious institutions to earlier principles is not an easy task. The success of such an endeavor depends on a number of factors. First, the state of the society as far as the observance of earlier religious principles should be gauged. This will assist in gauging the likelihood of the success of such an activity. There is a higher chance of success of the restor