It is in the church where God uses our gifts.  It is in church where God teaches us to trust in Him. It is in church where God humbles us, teaches us, and equips us for ministry.  It is in church where we comfort others and receive comfort from others.  To have no desire to be a contributing (not a spectating) member of a local church is to disassociate oneself from Jesus—the very Head of the Body. It is very dangerous—and arrogant—to rationalize otherwise.