You just called a billion people pagans. You think it's a "diversionary tactic" if those people consider that to be nothing more than bigotry on your part, and "slander" when they say it.
How's this. I am a Christian, whether you think so or not. I am extremely offended when people call me a pagan. I am even more offended when they do so claiming to do so in the name of my Savior.
If you don't want to be "slandered," try not slandering other people.
I think it's a diversionary tactic if I suggest evidence to support my view, and you respond, not by addressing the eveidence I presented, but by calling me a Bigot.
It may be that my understanding of the word Bigot differs from your own... Much like my uderstanding of the term Lay Brother. Do you think it is possible for a person to think that something unflattering about the Catholic Church is true, yet not be a bigot?
How's this. I am a Christian, whether you think so or not. I am extremely offended when people call me a pagan. I am even more offended when they do so claiming to do so in the name of my Savior.
Whoa, now... I tried to make it clear I was speaking from my own perception and understanding, and not claiming any other authority. If I was speaking in the Lord's name I would have no need for any disclaimers nor any uncertainty that I could be mistaken. It seems to me that the Catholic Church practices things which the BIBLE says are pagan. Billion people or not, what God says goes. Granted, I may be mistaken in my understanding of scripture, or what I percieve in the Catholic Church. I am speaking from my understanding, which, as I understand it per scripture, is subject to deception... Hence my usage of "It seems to me" as opposed to "In Jesus' Name".
If you don't want to be "slandered," try not slandering other people.
I do try not to slander others. And my concern for you slandering me is more for your sake than mine. This is a pretty anonymous forum, what's the worst that can happen to me from being slandered? (Although, I have to admit it was a bit of a dig, as well.) It's hard to be purely motivated.