Hi howard,

>Absolutely! I'm well aware that many will disagree.


>I do not treat them as an equal. In general, I would try to treat them better than what I would want.

Actually I was trying to ask: do you treat them equal as another sharing your definition of cristianity (so not comparing the other to yourself, but to your fellow christian).

>So, as to our equality, I attempt to treat them as more important than myself. Of course, I'm not perfect and will fail in that at times - but - my intent is to show preference to others - even people who reject what I believe.

>While I do love them, I do not love them in the same way I would love a fellow Christian. There is a bond that Christians have that would be stronger than I would have with a non-Christian. I do respect them and will not belittle them for rejecting what I believe.

It would be an interesting excersize to express the difference between to two above.

Walter,