on worthless religion

What is it that turns many people against Christianity? Some say it's the formality of it all. I can understand that. Some say it's the fact that we say Jesus is the exclusive way to Heaven. I can understand that. Some people say it's because we are Bible-pounders (according to a friend, "the worst kind of Christian). I can see that. Another friend said, "We don't go to church because they only wanted money." I can see that, too. But I think the biggest thing that turns people away from Christianity is Christians themselves (am guilty of that). I believe many seekers turn to Christianity, see the Christian, and in their minds, think:

"Why do I want this? Why do I want Christ? What's so life-changing about this?"

I know, because I've been there. I've been looked at. I've heard people say, "Why do I want Jesus when his followers are like THAT?" Heard them say that when they look straight at me. I've had a girl say to me, "He says he's a Christian, but really, he's not."

Before we lead a horse to water, we need to be drinking it ourselves. As I said at a small group meeting, "If you say you're a tomato, but you're an orange, who's going to listen to you?" If we claim to be Christians and don't act like it, then what's the point? Our "religion" is worthless.