Religion/denominations - what made you walk away?

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by MTSUGURL

I don't see Christianity as a religion. It is a relationship with Jesus Christ. It's give and take, and a very personal intimate thing.

WELL SAID!

MTSUGirl, that is EXACTLY what Christianity is all about! It is a relationship with Jesus Christ personally customized for each believer to acheive maximum spiritual growth.

Churches and denominations will always be flawed and imperfect. People fill them. How could they be otherwise? If I had looked to a church or denomination for faith instead of my God, then I would have fallen away.

The challenge is finding a church home with believers that will enhance your spritual growth instead of stifling it, and that will challenge you to grow in your walk with Jesus.

It's the pious works that we do (the religion aspect, hence the numerous Christian denominations) that obscures the relationship and leaves many believers disillusioned and disappointed.

May God continue to bless you for your insight and desire to continue and deepen your relationship with Him.