ok it is the religious that are the most vilified in the Bible, and the NT is, among other things, the record of the implosion of a Theocracy eh

My observation of religious belief is that it always follows the rules of group dynamics. I've never spoken with any religious person who doesn't identify closely with a group.

Each person wants to be identified with that group and they expect to gain social advantage from that relationship.

In 2003 whilst still on crutches from being run over I had an Anglican church door slammed in my face & locked.
This was the same church that gained fame & notoriety around the world for the signs put up at the roadside.
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Pretty much most of them " we are the chosen "

Yes, certainly. The gracious kindness they expect of and imbue in their docile flock is far beneath their self-reflected status.

They probably just realised that you weren’t one of the sheeple

You might be on to something. Snobbery definitely. Class prejudice perhaps. I always got the feeling that the clergy know that they can get away with things you can't, they yield a certain power and authority in the community because of their position as "God's representative". At least, it used to be like that; thankfully, things have changed but the older priests and those who still live in very religious communities still have that attitude.

I think you hit the right word with "snobbery."

I have gotten lots of contempt from church people because I don't earn enough money, I don't look pretty and I don't wear expensive clothes. I was dragged to snobby churches as a kid and listened to many sermons telling me that poor people are lazy. The well to do have found god's favor. If you are successful, it means god has smiled upon you. Sick.

You didn't go inside and you gave no money, you are of no use begone with yee.

I think there is a degree of snobbery in any 'club' towards those who are not within the circle of it. A big appeal of going to church is a desire to belong. I find it interesting that the congregation members were all friendly toward you, but not the leader of the pack. Not sure what that means, but it can't be a good thing.

The preacher probably wanted to save hi greetings for people who looked "good enough" to be in his church.

Or maybe they were just exhausted from an hour's with of work, singing, and dancing and holding the congregation's attention. That can wear you out. You probably looked content and well-fed and not in need of anything.

Were the priest and warden perhaps in an illicit liaison?

Translation: "Why the fuck weren't you in the congregation?"