God of the Bible is leading people astray

Humor me.

I meet a lot of Christian’s today who, like I did, judge people so harshly for things they simply cannot understand because the Bible doesn’t specifically notate the words. They get SO upset when anyone questions them and their beliefs but if the word of god is the best way to live your life, there’s no reason to get upset. The emotions that run wild with every debate is almost always (imo) pride, insecurity, fear, and mostly anger. Anger to have their life be questioned, pride over being better than others, and fear religion will die.

No one angrily argues with flat earthers because they are objectively and quantifiably wrong. Monks, or even crystal girls never angrily argue their point. That’s just something they believe in that makes them the most at peace so if you don’t believe, they hope you find something that works for you.

To me, it seems like they really are not in tune with spiritual teachings if they have so much hatred in their hearts. They may believe in the spiritual world but they don’t understand the peace it’s supposed to bring while here on earth. Anyway, my thoughts are that religion has actually sabotaged many peoples spiritual experiences in giving them busywork to keep them separate from truly finding themselves and their peace. I left my faith years ago after reading the Bible for myself and seeing how undeniably harsh god was. How could I have more compassion than my god? How am I happier and more at peace and more willing to accept and (truly) love people than when I was religiously forced to do it? I think it’s pride in being “more knowing”than others or believing you have a security blanket so others are always labeled as “lost” while now I believe they’re just different.

I understand this is a subjective viewpoint and that religion comes in many different flavors but to me it all seems very dogmatic for really no reason other than to keep people in their respective lanes. You don’t agree? You die. Had something bad happen to you? You must’ve deserved it. I left Christianity because I could never agree with the abuse god gave his people who were usually just confused or scared.

To clarify, I obviously believe in something bigger than ourselves, but that the Bible itself is where true connection to the Devine meets a roadblock. Maybe it’s useful as a stepping stone into theology?

Edit: I mean “god” as in the picture religion paints “god” to be, not as in the personal god of love, wisdom, or truth.