[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by the truth

no. the exact opposite is the case. Christs teachings were fantastic and timeless. the fact some corrupt people will pervert his words his irrelevant to the beauty of his teachings. there will always be evil there will always be cheats and liars perverting messages , playing devils advocate and bearing false witness and twisting peoples words for their own ends. you don't quit your own beliefs simply because of evil, in fact it strengthens your beliefs to stand firm in the face of the lies and adversity. do we quit democracy just because of some corrupt liars, no.

I meant according to Jesus specific teachings... you would still effectively be a Christian, just not aligned with those you felt were for whatever reason corrupting the established Christian religions.