Originally Posted by eleanoraquitaine

I always find it extremely interesting to examine the words of Jesus. Where to start? Did Jesus not say, "The kingdom of God is within you? and that "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed ; nor will they say, 'Lo, here it is!' or 'There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you?"

In my opinion, Jesus was clearly saying there was no need for a Church at all.