Religion Versus Spirituality

I find the rules, regulations and duties that are often associated with various religions to be a mixture of amusing, endearing and disturbing.  My understanding and connection tells me that God is the source of the Absolute of love, where things like the rules, regulations and duties do not even exist.  Having connected with that power/force, I now choose to act according to love, not because of external rules or regulations, but because of my internal compass and total devotion.  I gather that the rules, regulations and duties are frequently important in leading many people to that force/power/reality.  However, rules, regulations and duties are human, while love is God.