I do not see how denigrating His chosen apostles is “putting Jesus ahead.” It seems more like a back-door way to reject Him. No one here worships Paul or puts him ahead of or even in the same league as Jesus. A charge like that is just inflammatory rhetoric.
Oh they mean what they say, just not what you say. See previous post for elaboration.
Year right.
If I ever turn to crime, I want you for my lawyer.