Did you know that according to the online etymological dictionary we’ve been getting called “bible thumpers” since 1843? I found that fascinating. I always take it as a compliment. :)
PS, CT, I read the Jerome letter, especially the Peter vs Paul sections. Interesting stuff. Not exactly on point, but a good read nonetheless. Some RC posters here on FR could learn a lot from his gracious example. Thanks.
Springfield Reformer:
Yes, it is a good read. Glad to see you read it, it doesn’t take the King James only Bible Thumbing protestant spin and say Peter’s sin negated his authority, or negated the role as First among the Apostles which Christ gave him, which was why I decided to cite it and help the King James only types out a bit, consider that a charitable act on my part. As for gracious, well, at times I can be, and there are some protestants here who I have dialogued/discussed with over a long time and not got used lets say less than 100% charitable tone with [I freely admit that]. On the other hand, with many of the usual suspects among the FR protestants here, not so much. I will also freely admit, my patience is at and end with many of them thus the harsher tone.