clearly defined lines of doubt and uncertainty

glorified religious flesh

Here's an excerpt from a comment to the iMonk's latest post on the true nature of the Gospel. I think it is painfully true and worth thinking about.

The modern materialistic gospel has done great harm to the cause of Christ. Not only here in America but all over the world. The world is not blind! They see us for what we are. A nation of self-worshipping gluttons who use God's name in vain to achieve our own personal goals and objectives. And we wonder why the Muslims hate us! sheesh!