I may not “chastise” that somebody, but I’ll to speak to the baseless generalities as I did post #50 of this thread.
May the “best” Christian turn the other cheek first.
Please...
No more cheeky comments in a thread about HOMOSEXUALs!
Being a Christian, whether Catholic or some other kind, is not a contest. There are genuine differences in Biblical interpretation and tradition as well as in culture that are still not sorted out. Over the past 2000 years, we have made progress towards respectful coexistence and dialogue, but continuing to taunt and sneer at other denominations does not help either the taunter or the tauntee. An open mind is a teachable mind, and God is the teacher, through the Holy Spirit.
Both the major traditions in Western Civ, Catholic and Prot/Evangelical, have faults and flaws; but both through possessing the strength to differ from one another have made critical improvements in themselves; and above all, both have made fundamental contributions in building the Kingdom and setting the stage for Christ's return, which will happen when the entire world has had a chance to hear the gospel.
With the rise of electronic communications ("prince of the powers of the air"), that day is soon approaching. That is why the principalities and powers of tyranny -- atheism, socialism, communism and Islam -- are so very upset and waging war on the universal church. It is time for us to set aside our sectarian tensions, "for now we see through a glass darkly", and at least respect one another as allies. If your church is true, you will recognize the Great Commission and act with love, not spite, towards other faith traditions within Christendom.