To paraphrase a quote from the movie "Dogma" - God came up with a really great idea, then Man had to come along and screw it all up by basing Religion on it :)

The "Social Club" aspect of Church is the only part I really get - Super-Religious people are just Nerds (like me) who have a different fandom than I do. You're in to Harry Potter? That's cool, I never made it past the seocnd book but I really admire your dedication! Same for "Bible Thumpers". I read your book, it just wasn't my thing, but I'm glad your little fan club has weekly meetings and can even afford that swell clubhouse!