I am my own pope Elsie, since you believe that you are your own pope, and that each Christian is his or her own pope, why do try to push your views on others? If I am my own pope, and it is up to me alone to interpret Scripture for myself, (and you are not my pope, or my authority in any way), then why do you try to correct me? By doing so, you contradict your own philosophy. Does contradicting yourself not bother you?
-A8
...why do try to push your views on others?
Golly - is THIS what it seems like I'm doing?
I thought I was explaining WHY I believed the way I do. Oh well....
NIV Acts 26:24-29
24. At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane."
25. "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable.
26. The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do."
28. Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian Protestant?"
29. Paul replied, "Short time or long--I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains."