Hate Religion, Love Jesus: Observations on the video

This video - which I have posted a link to on my facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002741355058&ref=tn_tnmn - hit me right between the eyes and contains some powerful stuff. It does contain provocative language, as you can tell from the title, but it makes such a valid point: church membership doesn't bring eternal life with it. If there are no actions, no evidenced faith in your life, how can you really consider yourself to be a Christian? Like I said, that is some very provocative and confrontational stuff. Is it off-putting? Possibly. But is it effective? Judging from the 1.5 million hits on youtube, I would say so.
A couple of observations: first - it is doubtful that Jesus is aiming for you to vote Republican. I love that statement because to me, politics and the church do NOT mix. I have seen nothing but division come from it. I think that pastors, in particular, need to spend more time in watching over their flock than stumping for politicians. Check out the Biblical record: Jesus not only avoids any political entanglements, he also, save for his "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's" comment really has no focus upon politics at all. My point is that politics exist within a different sphere than does our commitment and walk with Christ. I am not suggesting that one should drop out of the political discussion, I am merely saying that we need to keep that element out of our churches and Christian discussions.
Second - and even more confrontationally speaking, the line about our true identity was powerful. Do we live a life outside of the church and outside of Sunday that brings glory and honor to Jesus? Is it clear to others, by the way that you live and love, that you belong to Christ? It's not enough to call ourselves Christian on facebook and then live like that the Christian declaration is utilized for nothing more than a line that fills out a personal profile. In the video, such an action is likened to one buying a Lakers jersey and then saying that you play for them. Ouch... I found that one to be powerful and particularly convicting. It looks like there is some remodeling due here. I have bitterness to let go of and repenting to do.
Finally then, remember: no one is saved through ritual alone. No one is saved through attendance alone. Remember, God wants our hearts, our lives much more than he wants our sacrifices (Hosea 6:6 & Matthew 12:7). In other words - church is great but religion saves no one. Also, it is clearly stated that the author loves the church but that our focus must be on Christ alone. Your salvation doesn't come from a building, an organization or from any other man than the man Jesus alone. The focus of the video here is clear: if someone was observing you throughout the week, would they know that you are a Christian? I don't know about you, but I've got some major work to do.