Perhaps what Theosophy is trying to teach and is searching for, is best explained by saying that it is exploring the ethical and spiritual contents of life the world over. If we then understand religion the way Cicero, the Roman statesman, orator and scholar did, the word religion takes on a very different meaning. Many people are trying to interpret Theosophy as a religion, using old and new texts in an attempt to make the words in them say that Theosophy is searching for the God above all Gods. They do not realise that this idea hampers its free thinking, searching spirit and creates dogmas. They are not fundamentally three different things, but they are like three sides of a triangular pyramid, or like three views or ways of looking at Truth.
Religion sees one side.
To diffuse amongst men a knowledge of the Laws inherent in the Universe. To promulgate the knowledge of the essential unity of what is fundamental in nature. To form an active Brotherhood amongst men. To study the ancient and modern religions, sciences and philosophies. To investigate the powers innate in man.