You wrote: "May God forgive you."
And then followed up my rejoinder with: "you know ... the degree of sectarian pride I encounter on these threads is amazing."
That coming from the man who thinks I need to be forgiven without committing a wrong? If you disagree with what I told you about scripture than be a man, or at least an adult, and challenge that rather than act like a Pharisee and assume I need forgiveness while you are perfect (Luke 18:11).
"I can't help but be reminded of Jesus' encounters with the Pharisees."
You must be thinking of your own hubris.
"They thought that they were always right too ... and had the credentials, as well."
And how are you acting any differently by claiming I need forgiveness?
"But ... even they had misunderstood."
And you still do.
And how are you acting any differently by claiming I need forgiveness?
Do you not need forgiveness ?
Have you met the mark in all ways ?
No arrogance, no pride ... ?
Have you loved me quite as much as you love yourself ?