Legalism is precisely what I protest: the notion that it is somehow obligatory for Christians to worry themselves calculating and prognosticating the future when Christ gave us a failsafe formula for being prepared for the end: always go about your business with godliness and there will be nothing to fear.
"It's hardly a matter of legalism to call for a reality check"
You've attempted to change the arguement. Again, here you are stating that a reality check is your reality...namely that only YOU are able to define what a "serious Christian" is, or is not.
Awfully haughty of you. I certainly hope you're not in the ministry and stumbling the little ones. (ref. Strongs #3458)
...converstaion complete...
*claps dust off of sandals*