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I honestly believe alot of bible-thumping "sola scripture" protestants think only their form of Christianity is valid, and is the major "mainstream" Christian ideal in the world, when it reality about 2/3rds of major Christian denominations in the world don't follow their beliefs.

who deny others are "Christian" do so because they have a narrow view of the world

What does Christianity have to do w/a narrow view of the world? Not every one who claims Christianity is going to heaven. Why all the statistics? What are you trying so hard to prove? The fact is there are some who claim to be Christians but they are not! It's not my thought - read what the Judge Himself says.

Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Luke 13:24 "Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Matt 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

[count-your-change]

What? No Christianity by Consensus?