You're straight from r/atheism I guess. And yes, Buddhism is a religion.

Ah yes, of course you've travelled 'widely', and likely have a Muslim friend who shares your opinions. I take a dim view on the effect of r/atheism to your psyche as well, but you're also an interesting case, just like religion and zealots. I imagine you looked down on every person you met in the Muslim world for believing in a sky fairy, then used every negative experience to justify your biases. I certainly can't imagine an objective judgement, and who are you to judge, really?

Oh no! You take a dim view on rape and murder? What a controversial opinion! Bravo! Guess who else? All major religions. And who exactly are 'you guys'? I am agnostic. Why make pointless strawmen?