With absolutely nothing to back it up other than "I've talked to people", it seems as though everyone has a slightly different view of their religion. The major things may be the same under the religion as a whole, but then you have denominational differences, localized/cultural differences, and personal differences. And by difference, I guess I'm trying to convey shades of meaning, belief, translation, experience, etc.
I like having my version of my religion in my life, but I don't think I'd enjoy someone else's. For example, I doubt I'd be a good Baptist because I think dancing & drinking (in a safe manner) are fine. Other things I DON'T think I need to do include covering my head when I worship, spending time away from people in a tent once a month, not talking smack to my husband, and avoiding pork products. All of those are things the Bible says I should do.
And yet, I consider myself a Christian, more-or-less Presbyterian. Maybe I'm wrong & I'll end up in hell, maybe God will forgive my sins & allow me into heaven, & maybe I misunderstand Who & What He is. But I believe He's there, whether or not He micro-manages as much as we seem to think. Maybe God has multiple personalities that explain the differences seen between the many religions & denominations. And maybe Kevin Smith had it right. *shrug* Guess that's why it's faith & belief.
Keep searching, and eventually you'll find your religion. It might look like someone else's, it might be rather unique on its own. I'm actually not one of those "It doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you believe in something" kind of people, but I at least respect that you have your views & I have mine. And I'm willing to accept that mine are probably not 100% correct, but I think I'll be forgiven anyway.
