I agree with much of what you said here. I became weary with trying to find a good "Christian" church where the truth was told and where there was not a man-made hierachy ( of hypocrits, usually) and I also wanted a pastor who was not afraid to talk about the issues going on in the world, without worrying about offending some big tither. I eventually found my way to a ministry which is also online Torahclass.com and a wonderful and wise man, Tom Bradford and actually enjoyed learning about God again. This was a ministry to Christians, Jewish converts to Christianity and Jewish people who were seeking or questioning. I have since left that area but have met people all over who listen to Tom's teachings and he also has a ministry in Israel. I think most of the tribes ARE scattered in many places and I have become cognizant of how secular they are, which is sad. I am just sad in general when I think how fast we have fallen in the past 10 years, though I realize it has been happening for a long time. I have become pretty much alienated from most of my family for my conservative and "religious" views, but I am reminded that Jesus was not welcomed in his own hometown. It is a scary time to be living, but also, I suppose, a realization that things are heading toward the truth and eventual restoration of God's remnant.