Did Jesus and His Followers Believe in Religion?

The brother of Jesus wrote,

"Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us" [Christians] (James 1.27).


Jesus said,

"Think not that I am come to destroy the [Mosaic] law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil" (Matt. 5.17).

"For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled" (v.18).