You described almost every religion ever.
Religion is a mental disorder. Prove me wrong. (with actual studies and not anecdotes)
“You should be nice to people”
How does this need proof? Something like Buddhism isn’t saying “this is how the world is” more like “these attitudes might be helpful to you” - there is nothing there to prove.
Of course if you think that a gigantic sky daddy wants you to invade a country because the man on TV said so, then perhaps you should reassess some things.
Buddhism isn’t a religion as there is no deity to worship. Isn’t it more a philosophy?
Yeah, its a sliding scale. I suppose tax status is a simple line to differentiate between a philosophy & religion.
That only exists in the USA for what I know and would be a terrible way to decide theological or philosophical questions lol!
I’m aware of their history. They tried & failed in Australia but mixed results in NZ
Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head

The Guardian