It seems to me that you are mistaken as to the actual Doctrines and Dogma regarding works, grace and the very definition of the word Religion. You have come to believe the lies that you have been taught(by men) that have allowed you to fabricate your own personal religion that ratifies the life choices you have made that contradict the scripture that you are so familiar with.
It is you that has chosen to seek comfort instead of the Truth.
Take time to listen to that small still voice, His law is written on your heart.
The road back is hard but through God’s Mercy there is a way back and I pray that you will find it.
You could not be more wrong.
I don’t need to rely on any man, but on Him.
Only His truth from Scripture, which I’ve studied on my own, in seminary, and in the original languages. Also, importantly, the historical development of doctrine from the Hebrew Scriptures forward, using only original sources.
Most Romans have no clue as to why they are taught certain doctrines and dogmas. Nor the pagan origins of their practices and beliefs.
No one who seeks truth and finds it comes back to Rome. The cost of accepting paganism is never worth giving up truth.
Yet, you’ve refused to even seek truth without preconception. So you are stuck pretending Jesus lives in a box and giving up the assurance of salvation.
Your call bro. It won’t work out well, according to His book. I’ve read the end. Works and false sacraments and scapulas and prayers to departed saints do not save.