There was a discussion at our Buddhist meeting, "is Buddhism a religion?" In our form of Buddhism there are no Gods, no creation story or talk of how the universe will end. In studying Buddhism is nothing about debate that started in India and migrated to China then Japan.
In all religions all major religion has a base and debate is part of it. There are some who say Jesus is only a prophet, some say he is the son of God and some say he is God. The debate goes on.
I believe any type of thinking can become a religion. Everything starts with the spark to the flame. If bondage is something that you feel very strongly and it feels like it is big part of you and then who can say it's not a religion. I think the key word for me in the word religion is finding who you are. Some have to have a divine being and some can find some other path. Your path is yours, it is personal and dear to the one who walks the path. For me in general, I always said that science is my main religion and Buddhism is my secondary.
I believe in cause and effect and what science calls action and reaction. You can not deny action and reaction. Maybe one day, the fire will create a inferno and who knows maybe bondage can be a religion. Did the early Christians know that this religion would have been so massive? What will be the religion of tomorrow? Or better yet, maybe religion will die, who knows.
Nuff said.