That’s a very good question bro. I am not sure, but all I can do, is tell you what I thought, when I was a catholic. I was a hostile, anti Christian. I thought those true Christians, were a bunch of Bible thumping fanatics.
Maybe it was pride, cuz I was sure I was in the one true church. I was incensed, that these “Bible thumping Christians,” as I called them, would have the audacity, to challenge my belief, that the Roman Catholic Church, was the one true church. I realize now, that the Roman Catholic Church preaches a gospel of faith and works, which, of course, is a false gospel, leading millions to Hell.
The day I left the “one true church,” was the best day of my life. I had finally found the truth of the Gospel of GRACE ALONE. It’s a beautiful thing. Everyone should try it. 😁🤣👍
I remember a few Roman Catholics on Free Republic in the past have mocked some of us as “Bible Thumpers”. Sounds like it may be part of a Catechism lesson. No doubt Jesus, the Apostles and early believers would have been accused of the same thing even back then. The Pharisees were outraged that Jesus quoted the Scriptures right back to them and they hated Him for saying they nullified the word of God for the sake of their traditions.
I looked down on actual Christians too.
I scorned them for claiming that they must think they are pretty special to be sure they are going to heaven, real goody-two shoes, but inside I was actually jealous that either someone was capable of living that good of a life, or that it was because they had a confidence that I did not but wanted.