Been there, done that

Religion is an institution which has very little or nothing to do with God. I used to call myself a very religious person. It was in the time when I equated religion with spirituality. I have done main Christian denominations:catholics, protestants, and orthodox Christians, as well as Buddhism. Each of them has it own point of fixation.
Catholics are fixated on Crucifixion. With Jesus they would crucify anyone. They will drill into you the concept of sins as a cornerstone of their religious practice, at the same time selling you illusionary idea of forgiveness. Forgive is to forget. And how can I forget when I am being reminded of my sins and my sinful nature at regular intervals of time? "Have you done you confession, my child?" Also fast like Jesus. As a member of orthodox church I had to fast (all animal products excluded) for 40 days in a row. Take a rest and fast again, and there is one fast after another Staying away from some foods from time to time might make up for a good heath advice. But when you starve yourself and are required to analyse your sinfulness.... It's a bit too overstretched for me now.Been there, done that.
Protestants are fixated on justification. They won't pressure you to pray onto crucifix. They are in the business of cleansing, inner child healing, motivation, and in general brightening up your life for a fee. After all, who talks about money when your very well being is at stake? Protestants to me lack depth and complexity. Honestly, I am not entirely comfortable with the oversimplified version of religion and saving process they offer. Been there. Not my thing.
Buddhists are fixated on the joys of godly likeness. Their purpose is to put and keep themselves in the place of balance and homeostasis. Strip yourself from all the ungodly emotions, be calm and disciplined, strategy of withdrawal. Balance is overrated. Emotions are to be felt, and instincts have always served humans well throughout their history.
Been there, tried, done, move on.