The self righteous know - they KNOW - that any interpretation not fully consistent with their own or any question of that interpretation is proof of sordid or evil intent. It is just not possible for there to be any other interpretation. The truth of their belief is so undeniable that even the slightest variance ties them in knots.
They are as certain of this as people in the Middle Ages were certain the plague was caused by the Jews. Even questioning the orthodox view, then and now, is heresy.
No proof is ever necessary, just an unrelenting burning anger that someone, somewhere, thinks they might not be completely correct.
Matthew 7:1 comes to mind.
>Matthew 7:1 comes to mind.
This is true.
>The self righteous know - they KNOW - that any interpretation not fully consistent with their own or any question of that interpretation is proof of sordid or evil intent.
Indeed, reading motive into something said or some question asked which was never there to begin with.
>It is just not possible for there to be any other interpretation.
That is also called arrogance and pride, whichever it is it is most certainly nor humility.
>The truth of their belief is so undeniable that even the slightest variance ties them in knots.
It seems that way. I am very glad that my salvation is NOT dependent on complete or correct understanding, but on Jesus Christ... because my understanding and comprehension are so limited and insufficient, but my Savior is not so limited.