It's better to have your own philosophy and inner beliefs

Instead of blindly following everything told to you, in any field of life, it's better to have your own philosophy and inner beliefs. Considering that historical information could have been modified. Generally, having a strong moral sense and knowledge of what is right and wrong is good. Combine that with the inner voice, philosophy, and beliefs, and you will rarely do something you do not believe in.

Regarding faith and religion, following traditions is a good thing and logic is not required here. However, your own intuition, philosophy and beliefs will guide you to avoid doing something you would not do. Think of it as following the inner goddess/god in your heart. It's well known how corrupt people use religion as a business and for their own gains. So having your own philosophy is a good thing to have in this category.

That inner voice is always there to guide you, when it subtly tells you that what you are doing is right or wrong, follow that inner guide. It is always better to follow the inner self than follow the masses; the masses could have been brainwashed. No need to do stuff just because everyone does it. Just because lack of emotional depth or other things have become a norm these days do not mean following the times and trends to sacrifice your own inner values.