No, religion is based purely on faith, nothing else is required. It is primarily circular logic. Science however is based on evidence and observation.
That is why on threads like this the religious try to use pure logic (based on faulty assumptions) to try and 'prove' their position. Reality though is based on what actually is, not a logical construct in somebodies mind.
LOL Haven't read much philosophy, I see...
Religion must be based on both faith and reality. Of course, there will be an element of faith present.
However, any religion that strays too far from reality will be easily disproven.
Therefore, the best religion will be that which most closely aligns with reality, fact, and truth.
However, the truth of religion will primarily be the type of truth one searches for in history and archeology. I cannot prove to you, for example, that Lincoln is actually the mind that gave rise to the Gettysburg Address. He could have simply written as someone whispered words in his ear.
However, it is his handwriting. Is that 100% proof? Nope. But, it is logically true within a reasonable doubt.