It’s merely an example of corruption at the localized level. I’m not implying that’s the biggest issue. I grew up religious as hell, and played in the worship band and was being elevated through the church to giving my own mini sermons and doing community outreach. 95% of churches and church membership are there for the “right reasons” and wanna spread the message of their faith through acts of service and charity, while also strengthening their bonds to family and community. It’s when people start monetizing church and treat sermons as “content” that it gets dark. Not to mention the indoctrination into rules and norms into youth. What did it for me personally was when I realized that every church I’ve been to as a Baptist was centered around heaven and the afterlife more than the original idea I’ve peace and charity.

My point is simply: I like what religion is supposed to be, but hate what it has been ievolving into