it seems to me protestants for the most part look at religion as a means to glorify them rather than Christianity being the result of God creating man who is intended to glorify God not himself...
That's my impression as well. Heaven is depicted as some permanent Florida retirement community of sorts...with God somewhere around...Mormons even believe they will 'hook up' with all thier wives...it's like western Christmas of sorts; Christ is somewhere in it, but the main thing is "what's in it for me?"
You couldn't be more wrong, Kawaii. It's all about glorifying God through His Son, Jesus Christ. I admit some mainline churches go astray but He is more than able to bring them back into line with His will. If our lives don't glorify God in our actions, then we've missed the mark.