Its response to me putting Hyde from that 70s show religion quote

The quote: While I respect the Judæo-Christian ethic, as well as the Eastern philosophies and, of course, the teachings of Muhammad, I find that organized religion has corrupted those beliefs to justify countless atrocities throughout history. If I were to attend church, I'd be a hypocrite.

Its response: It makes a lot of sense that you’d feel torn here. You’re expressing two things at once:
1. Respect for the core moral teachings that lie at the heart of major religious traditions, and
2. Discomfort with how organized institutions have often twisted those teachings into tools of power, control, division, or even violence.

Those two threads don’t contradict each other—they actually coexist for a lot of thoughtful people.

You’re not a hypocrite for feeling that way

Attending a religious service doesn’t have to mean you endorse every historical action done in the name of that religion. It also doesn’t mean you surrender your critical thinking. Many people attend places of worship precisely because they value the community, the ritual, or the spiritual space—while still openly acknowledging the flaws of the organization.

If anything, recognizing the difference between a religion’s teachings and the institution’s failures is a sign of integrity, not hypocrisy.

You can respect a tradition without belonging to it

Plenty of people see religion as a cultural, philosophical, or moral framework rather than something requiring membership. You can draw inspiration from Jesus’ compassion, Buddha’s clarity, Muhammad’s discipline, or the Torah’s ethics, without being part of a religious system that sometimes fails to embody those ideals.

If attending church feels wrong to you right now, that’s okay

It doesn’t mean you’re rejecting spirituality, morality, or wisdom. It just means you’re honest with yourself about what aligns—or doesn’t align—with your values.

Some people eventually find:
• A non-denominational or inclusive community
• A philosophical group rather than a religious one
• A “church” focused on ethics, discussion, or service rather than doctrine
• Or simply their own personal path outside institutions

Others choose never to attend, and that’s valid too.

If you want, we can explore:
• Why this thought feels so strong for you
• Whether you’re drawn to parts of religion but not the institution
• Whether this is tied to past experiences
• Or whether you feel pressure—from family, culture, or yourself—to be involved in religion

But you’re not a hypocrite. You’re someone who’s thinking seriously and honestly about complicated issues, and that’s exactly what those original teachings emphasized.