I'd even go so far as to say that he may have even been a prophet sent to prepare the way for Jesus Christ, at least by the time he comes again. I've also known Baptists who are very decent people as well as those who would put Fred Phelps to shame the way they espouse hatred for Mormons, Catholics and anyone else who does not subscribe to their narrow little brand of Christianity.
I hope this isn't what turned you off on Christianity, but if it was, I hope you will understand that they are a narrow-minded minority who make up in venom and volume what they lack in numbers. There are hundreds of brands of Christianity out there and I think you have a good chance of finding one which will meet your needs, because Jesus Christ is the son of God and will not force anyone to accept him as their Savior. But his helping hand is there for any who make that choice despite all the noise out there.
No, I don’t remember anything that turned me away from Jesus, it’s not like that. I had an epiphany (if I can use that word) at my grandfather’s funeral. Something spoke to me and gave me a way to understand my life and his death.
Don’t over-analyze this y’all, believe what calls you. I have no problem with believing in the Saviour, honestly. Somehow I found a faith that guides me that is not what might be considered the canon of the Christian church.
I am an American first, a Conservative second, and a Texan third. I’m sorry, but my faith doesn’t call me to put Christ in there. Sorry. Call me stubborn.