As I am reading in the gospels right now, I am amazed at how controversial Jesus was in His days on earth.
“When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him (John 10:19).”
It is still the same today. Jesus is not easy, so he is misunderstood.
“But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12).”
Aaron's Angle 
its so simple to follow Jesus…just accept Him. Is it easy? no but its worth it…things made by man are fallible, such as religion and church, but not the things of God. He never fails us…even when we fail Him…its very sad that people use God to hurt others…we just have to love them back to God and show them that He has always been with them, even when they’ve been mad at Him.