I agree. I think it is useful for some denominations because they help people at certain points. I started out at the Church of Christ. I have to say, however, I never learned more about the Bible and life then when I became involved with the U.S. Taxpayers Party in Florida (it's now called the Constitution Party). They are christian and very well trained in scripture—better than anyone I've ever met or known, including all the preachers I've ever known. They are brilliant.

This venture got me started studing the Bible in much more depth and much to my surprise, the Bible is amazing on multiple levels. It's like a treasure chest full of useful information who's bottom has not yet been found.

I learned about personal responsibility, about law and it's relationship to Biblical law, which is profound, and how to view the world in light of the excessive evil that exists in it, which I actually never saw before while going to any other church. Now it's plain to me and my world view is broad and accurate and with every new piece of information I learn, is confirmed. It's really amazing. You can learn things about the Bible you never even considered or will never learn in a church by reading some of the writings of the forefathers of America. This also allows you to see exactly how the systems of the world are being manipulated along with the perceptions of people to meet a very specific agenda, which is far from christian and far from truth.

You may want to try listening to one of a couple Internet radio stations that talk about these similar issues and even have some excellent in-depth Bible studies each day:

Republic Broadcasting Network

First Amendment Radio

I always tell people it's best to study the Bible for yourself and take other people's input to help guide you, but not to make you decisions for you.

Take care and all the best on your journey!