“Supposedly, we have the strange case of alleged adherents of an alleged “goddess” denying that she is, in fact, a “goddess” at all.”
Not to mention the fact that the alleged goddess worshipping cult actually KICKS PEOPLE OUT FOR worshipping goddesses!! Which seem an odd thing to do if goddess worship is to be promoted. We can’t even get that right I suppose.
Freegards
Not to mention the fact that the alleged goddess worshipping cult actually KICKS PEOPLE OUT FOR worshipping goddesses!! Which seem an odd thing to do if goddess worship is to be promoted. We can’t even get that right I suppose.
I can clarify this.
From the points of view against which you are arguing, a person need not be officially elevated to the status of "goddess" to be worshiped in what they consider to be an unlawful manner. These views do see, however, the "unlawful worship" as raising the individual to question to the place of God, even if not done officially.
The problem is, as I indicated before, the two sides of this debate have different paradigms and views of the Christian religion. You are all basically talking past each other without agreeing on initial premises and approaches. Until that happens, one side will never convince the other, you'll all continue to be merely preaching to the choir while going over the other side's head, and your efforts are tantamount to bashing your head against a wall.
I say this with all love and direct that comment to both Catholics and Protestants on this thread.