How do you feel Buddhism should be classified?

Doryu: How do you feel Buddhism should be classified?
Buddhism has been put into various categories, ranging from “Religion” to “Philosophy.” Where do you think it should be placed? Give reasons.

Answers and Views:

Answer by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor
Why does it need to be classified? It seems we are too eager to slap a label on everything.

Answer by Kathy Kouture™
Just another lie?

Answer by Sirius
Spirituality

Answer by Senior Imprisoned Correspondent
It is a Spiritual Path. I would say that is more like Religion.

Answer by problemchile65
Both are acceptable and correct. It is, at least, very solid in theory.

Answer by qxzqxzqxz
It is a religion. There are theistic and atheistic Buddhists. Religions do not necessarily have to be theistic (though the vast majority of them are).

Answer by I Love Rock
I think it should be classified as a Way of Thinking…or is that basically a philosophy?
Anyway, I love Buddhism, and I’m going to join a center as soon as I get home from vacation. None of the other religions really work for me because they all have like a God/ Gods, who control your life. And I’m a firm believer that it’s you who control’s your life. Reading the Bible every night, or visiting your temple every morning isn’t going to make you successful. It’s your hard work, respect for others, yourself and responsibility (The Dalai Lama’s 3 R’s) that will.

Answer by Lilith D
Philosphy/Spiritual Path. I practice the teaching but have no belief in any gods. But it doesn’t bother me if someone classifies it as a religion.

Answer by Tag23
A more tolerant,peaceful religion than most. No matter how you feel about it, The Dalai Lama doesn’t come off as one of these fire and brimstone know it alls to me!