Why is it that Christianity seems so... schizophrenic?

No, hear me out. On the one hand, we have people who live a very Christian life. They love others, they are peaceful people. They may preach, but they don't push. They accept the "sinner" and/or "unbeliever," without taking an "us vs them" attitude.

Then there are the others... also "christian." But if YOU aren't, or are the "wrong kind" (Catholic/orthodox/Baptist/Mormon,) you're the scum of the earth and deserve to go to Hell. They often can't give answers other than quotes out of the Bible (that normally just are used to condemn you.. but no, they're not judging.) They end up wanting to control everyone and everything. Sorry, folks, not only are you not Christian, but you're giving those who ARE a bad name.

Strangely enough, many of those I find living and acting the most Christian... aren't. They're atheist, agnostic, or pagan. Yet they care for others, do what they can for others and for the planet, actually seem to care for those around them without judging, without pressuring. There's a reason I've been finding more and more gays, victims of abuse and other "misfits" in these groups - they're accepted for who they are.

in addition, the pagans, at least, have an advantage. They cannot say "The devil made me do it." Their beliefs, from all I've seen and learn, push responsibility for one's own actions (in terms of karma or otherwise) onto... yourself. Very unpopular these days, I suppose, but - so what. It makes sense. Parents, your kids aren't screwed up from playing video games - maybe you should have spent more time with them instead of scheduling more activities. (Just as a for instance.)

The high-pressure Christians, the "holier than thou" group, needs to take a break from finding Satan everywhere from Harry Potter to french fries, step back, and look at what they're doing to the religion and to others.