Jesus has never wanted us to "practice a religion." He desires a true and honest RELATIONSHIP with His creatures (us) that He created. Would you want YOUR children to go to a school or meeting where they learned all ABOUT you, the rules to follow, where you were born, what kind of job you have, but never had a loving, intimate, caring, sustainable relationship with you.? Of course not. There is a HUGE difference between knowing God & knowing ABOUT God. The New Covenant provides us with direct access to our loving Creator. The veil was torn for a reason. Jesus gave His life for YOU. He has forgiven your sins & He offers you the gift of a restored spiritual life by offering you His very Spirit to indwell you. (without His spirit in us we are spiritually dead) This is a free gift offered not on your merit, but on what He has already done for you. The only requirement is to trust and believe in Jesus & all He has FINISHED on our behalf. This is called faith. It is by faith we are saved.