Formal religion pleases the natural laziness of man. It attaches an excessive importance to that which is the easiest part of Christianity- -the shell and the form. Man likes this. He hates exertion in religion. He wants something which will not meddle with his conscience and inner life. Only leave his conscience alone, and, it will want to do works or actions. Formalism seems to open a wider gate, and a more easy way to heaven.
