If these are onerous to you, Christ’s ministry must really gall.
"One of the things the Catholic Church fears least in this country is Protestantism. She considers it harmless, moribund, in the throes of disintegration. It never has, cannot and never will thrive long where it has to depend on something other than wealth and political power. It has unchurched millions, is still unchurching at a tremendous rate, and will end by unchurching itself."
- Rev. John H. Stapleton, "Explanation of Catholic Morals - A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals"
Christ’s ministry was NOT one of control. Control is a tactic of satan.
On the contrary,.....
Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
I don't read anywhere that CHRIST told us to kiss our brains goodbye at the door of the church.