Not sure where your going but please continue
Answer my question, first. Just looking at this list, would you say that this qualifies as a religion under the above definition?
It's simple, so it doesn't get bogged down with all the nuances of rules that frustrate many organized religions. I think most of us can pretty much agree that Truth, Love, and Courage are solid principles to live by. Those eight virtues derived from them are fairly simple to understand and follow, as well as clarify what they are. There aren't any Gods involved, which helps keep this from clashing with what different people might believe in, if anything, regarding such matters.
And the best part, is that they don't all need to be followed at all times. Consider this: you're given an uncounted gold coin (ie, it won't be terribly missed if it goes missing) to deliver to a specific person, but on your way, you come across a begger. You have no money of your own to give, just this one gold piece. Regardless of what you do once this moment has passed, in this one moment, do you A): uphold Compassion and give the gold coin to the beggar, or B) uphold Honesty and deliver the coin to its expected destination? Either choice is virtuous, and it in this case, it simply depends on which virtue is more important to you personally.
Therefore, there's no harsh judgment from being imperfect. Sometimes, situations happen when you can't uphold all the virtues. And anyway, you will inevitably prioritize certain virtues over others, anyway, as will everyone else.
So, does this qualify as a religion?
