What are some things that most religions have in common?

Common principles that religions share include to do no harm, to speak the truth and the Golden Rule. Most religions teach that harming or killing another individual is not God's will. Living in harmony with others is a common tenet and killing is considered wrong.

Most religions also teach the importance of not lying. Speaking the truth is a basic principle associated with the majority of major religions. The Golden Rule, which states that one is to do unto others as they would have done unto them, is the cornerstone of religious belief around the world. It is taught as a foundation and core of religious practice.