I'm sorry that Christianity has left a foul taste in your mouth, Ashton. But I would recommend that you actually read the Bible, and you might decide that Christianity isn't so bad, but people who claim to be Christian are.
I would say it as, "Some people who claim to be Christian are." Not all Christians are bad. I do my best to be all those things you described, showing Love, exhibiting Joy, looking for Peace, trying to practice Patience and Goodness, showing Kindness and Gentleness, strengthing my Faithfulness, and working on maintaining my Self Control.
Nightowl >8#