Why belong to a particular religion, can you not love God on your own?.

I think I see your point. Unfortunately, Christianity as it is promulgated by many Christians and seen by others IS a religion with rules, dogma, traditions of worship and behaviour - many of them relics of the strict system of rules concocted by the Jewish religion. Religions are necessary, I think, to guide people who do not yet know God personally into ways where they are more likely to find Him. But they also have a social and political purpose which is, in fact, one of their earliest and primary functions. In most early religions, it is the duty of priests to act as intermediaries between God (or the gods) and the ordinary man. The whole point of Jesus' message, especially to non-Jews, is that every man has a direct relationship with God, who he should think of as Parent. Jesus described himself at times as the 'door' or the 'way in'. Well, once one has entered through a door, it has no longer any significance (unless one chooses to leave). Jesus as a man, however, remains a worthy and respected brother.

Again I take my hat off to you, you are an excellent orator.

Yes, I remember reading that about Jesus chucking a raz a few times. Well, I think what he didn't want to happen, has. Many times over.

Very well stated Sir.

Hello my friend, that is very Humpty Dumpty-ish. Great pic. Thanks.

Thanks mate, I agree with what you said.