"Christianity is a lifestyle ― a way of being in the world that is simple, non-violent, shared, and loving. However, we made it into an established 'religion' (and all that goes with that) and avoided the lifestyle change itself. One could be warlike, greedy, racist, selfish, and vain in most of Christian history, and still believe that Jesus is one's 'personal Lord and Savior' . . . The world has no time for such silliness anymore. The suffering on Earth is too great."
― Richard Rohr
Great quote! It could also be said of most religions; the institutions and people seem to get in the way of the beliefs and intentions.
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