Khandu I have often wondered the same thing, and not just about Christians, but about all people who claim to be religious. It is why I no longer choose to worship in a group, but privately. A lot of people don't understand this. They ask where I go to church, and I say, at home or wherever I happen to be. I don't think it has to be sit down stand up sit down kneel and pray sing a hymn listen to sermon stand up sit down kneel and pray some more. But some people think that isn't right just because they are called in another way.

In the book of Romans, Paul talks about how there are many different ways to worship, and don't dis your brother because he doesn't worship the same way you do. If what he does is for God's glory and praise then it's just as good as what you do. Since a physical body has many parts with specific functions, so does the body of Christ. I have my own function, you have yours, Susan has hers, so on and so forth.

I think what happens is that people don't know how to listen for the guidance of their Higher Power and they rely wholly on themselves instead, then get into all kinds of trouble.

Jesus was a rebel, though, and he did say that he came not to bring peace, but a sword; because sometimes when you do follow the guidance of your Higher Power, you may get in trouble with your friends, family, coworkers, etc., because they don't understand what you're doing.

I said in another thread that I wished people could play nice with each other but unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. "Religion" can cover up a lot of people's flaws.

KFC