I think you shouldn't feel bad for voicing out, ultimately,
there's nothing personal in your statement.
Long long time ago when I'm still young, I have alot of encounters
with Temple activities, so I can relate to what you've
suggested.
Though involved in Buddhism now, I can see there's alot of things
that we could not comprehend with our current level of wisdom,
where maybe our Ancestors in Taoism has sort of cracked the
code.
As you can see, I don't have any concrete solution for you, but do
advice you seek assistance from a senior venerable, who may in
turn, shed some light into your encounter.
