My heart is breaking... I thought Christians are suppose to love "unconditionally"

[Wyrd of Gawd]

I was raised Pentecostal.  I had to quote newly-memorized Bible verses before dinner every night.  

Really? Did your parents expected this of you, do you mean? 

I was raised Catholic, and my parents were strict during my childhood with religion, but in a different way. Coming back to faith now, as best as I can explain it, it's different...it's my own. I'm not carrying around the indoctrinated type of faith I had during my childhood. Leaving faith and identifying as an atheist for a few years, also helped me think for myself. The problem with being raised in religion, is a child never feels comfortable questioning the world around him/her...and sadly, that mindset follow him/her into adulthood, too.

One of the primary objectives of all religions is to teach complete belief and obedience without exception.  IOWs, thinking for yourself is bad.  Believe what the big wig tells you and obey.  Do not think about it, just do it.  That's also the base of all governments around the world since two people got together.