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Or those parties taking part could simply omit references of a pejorative or derogatory nature.

I suspect the definitions are quite subjective. And personally, I would miss what I suspect were intended as perjoratives addressed to me.

Since I am not Mormon, I am called "apostate" by them. And since I am not Islamic, I am called "infidel" by them.

Because I eschew all the doctrines and traditions of men across the board - including Roman Catholic doctrine and tradition - I am called "heretic" by many. And to believers of a many other things, I am called "cultist" because I believe in Christ Jesus.

I have also been called gnostic, Satanist, demon-possessed, psychotic, Jesus freak, etc.

And I count it all joy, dear brother in Christ!

Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. – Matthew 5:11-12

Since I am not Mormon, I am called "apostate" by them. And since I am not Islamic, I am called "infidel" by them. Because I eschew all the doctrines and traditions of men across the board - including Roman Catholic doctrine and tradition - I am called "heretic" by many.

On a "respectful dialogue" thread?

I suspect the definitions are quite subjective. And personally, I would miss what I suspect were intended as perjoratives addressed to me. Since I am not Mormon, I am called "apostate" by them. And since I am not Islamic, I am called "infidel" by them. Because I eschew all the doctrines and traditions of men across the board - including Roman Catholic doctrine and tradition - I am called "heretic" by many. And to believers of a many other things, I am called "cultist" because I believe in Christ Jesus. I have also been called gnostic, Satanist, demon-possessed, psychotic, Jesus freak, etc. And I count it all joy, dear brother in Christ! Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. – Matthew 5:11-12 = = = INDEED! I LAUGHINGLY WHOLESALE AGREE with you. Thanks.