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What do you mean by this? I could just as easily write, "BXVI retains the title of pontifex maximus of Roman PAGANISM," but I wouldn't have said anything substantive or addressed the issues that I've brought up, now would I?

Except that WOULD NOT be true, in Constantine's case it was.

Actually, I'm a Trinitarian, and I've read my Ronald Hutton (and others) and so I know that the folks who equate Easter with paganism are either deluded, sadly mistaken or are grinding an axe with little regard for the truth.

Well, then you will be happy to know that certain FReepers consider you part of the "Roman church".

Right. Once again, please note that I'm arguing that in the context of the 4th century Mediterranean basin, there was no Pope of the Catholic Church,

The fact that you are arguing something does not make it true.

>>> Except that WOULD NOT be true, in Constantine's case it was. <<<

I think my point would be that before deciding whether your comment about either man is true or false, I'd have to have a clearer understanding of what you meant by your original statement.

>>>Well, then you will be happy to know that certain FReepers consider you part of the "Roman church".<<<

Gee, I didn't know that being considered a member of the Church of Rome could be accomplished so effortlessley. I'm so naughty!

Right. Once again, please note that I'm arguing that in the context of the 4th century Mediterranean basin, there was no Pope of the Catholic Church,

>>> The fact that you are arguing something does not make it true. <<<

And the fact that you are making a riposte doesn't make your point true, either.

Oh, well, time to hit the books. Have a nice evening.