Okay, I understand now. My use of the term "Chick-like" was in reference to such terms as "Roman sect." Now it is true that some on this thread have talked about "Protestant sects" that does not refer to one specific groups, but many; I never see anyone using derogatory terms like "Luther's sect" or "Calvin's sect" (granted, it occurs with Islam, but I don't think it would be allowed on a religion thread). So, I guess my question is why is it okay to use hate terms when referring to Catholics, but I never see similar terms describing Lutherans, Presbyterians, Baptists, ect.?
Uhhhhhh . . .
I was harshly railed at and assaulted for referring to the "Roman denomination."
I then proceeded to very carefully speak of organizations and groups for all Christian organizations.
Within a few posts, I was assaultively accused of being part of a "Pentecostal sect" in a clearly dismissive, derisive tone and attitude.
As long as Roman folks are determined to label my Christian groups sects and denominations, I'm happy to follow their lead and return the honor.
I don't really do so out of retaliation. But I have limited options in terms of educating and shaping behavior more toward more Christ-like options. I'm likely to use those available.
If being somewhat of a mirror is it, I'm likely to use that one.
Perhaps it more offensive because of the term "catholicism" itself? If so, then not allowing others to challenge a claim that the Roman Catholic church is the only true non-sectarian confession would have the same effect in reverse. In other words, if they agreed on that point, they would also become Catholic.
The word “gnostic” is likewise often thrown back and forth by posters on a variety of threads. To see examples of confrontational word use in dialogue among non-Catholics who have irreconcilable disputes but manage to not take it personally, click on the predestination, Erasmus or end times prophesy threads.