IMHO, I think churches are full of hypocrites. Remember "Love thy neighbor"?? Well, I've been to a couple churches, and every one ignored me and my father and brother. We even asked someone a question and he ignored us.
I am not going to step foot in a church again, unless it's for a wedding or funeral.
And what about the "translations" of the Bible?? Some people tend to interpret the Bible to fit their own personal beliefs and agenda.
How do you know that what the preacher says is an accurate translation of the words in the Bible?? I believe a person needs to read the bible for themselves, and find out the meanings for themselves.
However, one should not try to force his/her beliefs or translations of the Bible on others.
And again, the hypocrites: They dress in their Sunday best, put on a show in church that they are willing to follow the teachings, and then as soon as they go out the door, they start gossiping about people, and going back to sinning.
I admit, I'm not perfect, nor will I ever be, but I don't gossip or put other people down because of their appearance, or background.
But I cannot go to where the hypocrites go. I'd rather study the Bible at home.