Do you think people think of veganism as more of a belief/religion rather than a diet?

I think there are multiple reasons for people to become vegan and so it would be a mistake to lump them all into the same category, reasons, etc.

With that said, I don't really care what non-vegans think of vegans. I'm not a vegan, but I think vegans are free to pursue life, liberty and happiness in their own chosen ways.