Jesus initiated something REVOLUTIONARY, a complete departure from the Religious model of relating to God.  It's tempting to connect with God based on the Religious model. It seems easier, more clearly defined but does it bring freedom and joy?

Jesus gave us all a better way—a way characterized by the only thing that matters - faith that is expressed through love.  If we drag even a bit of the old into the new, the old will win out. We will have sacred places, ruled by sacred men who interpret sacred texts to control sincere or superstitious people. But we won’t have love.