“Not unlike the USA...”
I agree.
Both are great in concept and in founding principles. And both have become rotten with unneeded law.
It is depressing to me that so many seem to rely on a given church denomination, hierarchy or ritual to feel safe in their faith.
Churches are fine and the Catholics in particular have done some good works over the centuries. But active membership in any specific club is certainly NOT necessary to have faith and to be a valid Christian.
Go to church where they feed you, not where they bleed you.
Excellent!