Religion is considered a faith I believe in a higher power with a set form of practices and groups is all. To me I think Buddhism is a faith and people are not expecting it as a religion because of this they do not see it as a faith is the thing.
This is my perception of it in this way. I am allowed this I understand to the known world they do not think of this in this way but I do. To many people gather fallow, symbology, practice, writings, and what is only to be described as rituals that are like praying. This is my perception is all and if people do not share that is fine is all.