I too flirted with the thought of becoming a preacher. I spent one semester at Southern Theological Seminary (Baptist) in Louisville KY. Yeah, not for me either. "Religion" (man's attempts to reach God) has become somewhat of a four letter word for me.

Having said that, we did eventually find a like-minded congregational church absent the guilt messages and rule following. They are out there, if you look. We specialize in rescuing those abused by religion - Catholic, Mormon, Baptist, whatever.

I probably don't have to remind you of the way Jesus felt about the religious leaders that He had to deal with.