The freedom of thought? That is my guess.
It is a total bullshit excuse, imo.
What do you think you might do if what you had believed all your life was shown to be a lie? That instead of good always winning, that evil wins more? That all those you were taught to trust lie constantly to you every day?
I could go on, but you see what I am saying here?
What is you definition of "Church"? Really think about it. Is it a building? Is it lead by a human? I think of "Church" as the body of believers.
I agree. It has been my experience as well. I don't like any "organized" religion. They are all set up to enrich their leader, leaders, or whomever is at the top.
The way I read the Bible, it isn't necessary to belong to an "organized religion".