"One of the big problems with Catholicism is it is often more interested in being Catholic than it is in being Christian. When an issue arises, clergy and laity look first to church teaching, church rules, and practices rather than looking to the Gospels for direction. Sometimes it seems we almost forget that we are called to follow Jesus and not rules derived by theologians."
Bravo! Such a simple explanation as to why so many Catholics, including me,  have left the RC Church. We were looking for a more Christian body in which to worship. One that is less judgemental. One that is more forgiving. One that is more compassionate.