I had a dream last night, and in it I was struck by the thought that to believe you have a contract with God you most likely believe yourself his equal in some way.
Why would you need a contract with God if he loves us?
edit: Perhaps I should clarify that I'm referring to a group of people who view God's love as some kind of business deal, a singling out from the rest of humanity for special treatment.
PS I also don't think it's the same God that I percieve.
I use the term in the sense of personal knowledge of Jesus (as opposed to secret teachings).
There were many gnostic groups I believe.
Something I picked up from the Bible early on was Jesus saying that God dwells in our hearts, seek him there. That's all I really needed to know.
Organised religion is an exercise in power and control, it has no place in my world.