It is a MUST to be "Born Again".

It wasn't the church that invented the term "born again".  Jesus Himself said so

Jesus answered and said unto him, "...Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3:3)

It wasn't the church that started insisting that it is a must to be born again. Jesus Himself said so.

"Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." (John 3:7)

Unfortunately you can't be neutral also. It's either you are with Him, and for Him, or not. No neutral territory. Again Jesus Himself said so.

"He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad."  (Matthew 12:30)

And just in case you thought you could find your own way, or means to be saved, Jesus said He is the ONLY way. No other.

Jesus saith unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)

If you ever hope, dream, wish, or want to be a part of God's kingdom JESUS CHRIST is who you need to acquint yourself with. Learn of Him. Know Him.