No, Shambles... I am not concerned about myself being judged. It bothers me that all organized religion is judged so harshly. I know and love countless Christians who are loving, committed, just people who find their religion (yes, even organized) to be a strength and encouragement.) They are trying to live the basic tenets of Christianity : loving their neighbors and living a life of service. As for myself, while I have many friends here, I don't live my life to please others. Being judged by people doesn't bother me all that much. Blanket judgments of all organized religion does indeed bother me.

Mostly,simplistic statements bother me. I too am repulsed by much of what is done by Christianity. Perhaps unlike you, I see all the beautiful, loving things that are also done by organized religion. Unless at least some passing acknowledgment is given for all the good that organized religion does, I will continue to speak out against blanket condemnations and over-simplifications about organized religion. I have family members who are Muslim and I would protest general condemnation of that faith as well.

Perhaps you would care to acknowledge the good that is also being done by organized religion? Then the conversation could at least be a little more just.

Jerry