And also the hypocrisy that comes with most of the people who claim to be strict upholders of the faith.
This seems to be the biggest issue to many including myself. I started to question some of the practices and culture of the church I'm currently attending and I'm not too happy about them; too rigid and to some extend, cultist.
That's why I believe Christianity as a religion is something of the heart. Not what the minister says to you or makes his congregation believe but what is revealed to you by the Spirit as you study His word.🌺
I agreed, but sadly those with herd mentality would start to persecute and question our choices, deeming we are "unspiritual," "unbiblical," "worldly," and "prideful". If this persists, I might excommunicate myself and go on my own spiritual journey. Church culture does more damage to Christians than anything else.
At this point, I don't think anyone would fault you for doing so. I bet so infuriated at times seeing the kind of things the ministers say or see the things that generally go on there. At the end of the day, your own spiritual journey is what matters. Totally understand your viewpoint, friend.