Well, I am not chatholic so I dont do the hail mary thing or wash my hands and stuff like that. I simply believe that Jesus died for our sins, so we dont have to do that, and sacrifice animals anymore.
As for picking and choosing which laws to live by; I chose to acknowledge that God's law is absolute. However, because of my human/sinful nature, I also acknowledge that I am not perfect and that no one is perfect. I know what you mean about people (of any religious standpoint) who are hypocrites. However, you will never catch me say, you shouldn't do this, and then 5 minutes later do the same thing (either in front of you, or behind close doors). That is one thing I have learned not to do. I cant stand when people do that. LOL... my parents did it alot when I was growing up. Dont drink, dont swear, ect. and they would do the same things right in front of us.
There are some rules/laws that are outdated (Old Testament) that we no longer have to do. God has the authority to change them any time he wants. Yeah, He should have a little disclaimer at the bottom.
But, by the grace of God, He sent Jesus to die for our sins. What it seems that you are saying, is that we should feel guilty of sinning all the time. Well, I tell you I dont feel guilty, I feel convicted, embarrassed, and humbled, to know that I am not perfect. I simply pray asking Jesus to forgive me and know that He has, and I continue
trying to live my life for Him.
Everyone is given free will and sadly there are a few that claim to be doing Gods will and work and later sin, and sin so bad that it gets into the public eye (child molestation comes to mind, which I believe should be punished very severe, death penelty or life in prison for sure). But, like everyone else, they have to answer for their sins (court) and ask Jesus to forgive them.
I try not to make people feel different for me not believing in their own view (not mine). I have flown with gay people, atheists, different religions, etc. and even Christians. Sure, the subject/topic comes up every now and then, but, I have no ill feelings towards anyone. I joke the same with all of them, and do my job as a professional the same will all of them. My religious views do not get in the way of my job, nor do I try and "convert" anyone to my point of view. I do however (if the subject comes up) let people know my view and what I believe.
I hope I have made my point clear. I tend to ramble at times.