Yes I am and from everything I have read in scripture it is an accurate comparison.  Sorry you disagree...?  I don't think of your friend any differently than I would think of any other believer dealing with their own personal journey in following Christ.  You keep using that word but seem to still lack a grasp on it's meaning...

If my beliefs manifest into an intolerant attitude then that would be bigoted but again, I am having a hard time seeing that in my previous posts.  There may be some of that in my mind but it's surely not where my heart should be and of course is not the attitude the church should have towards those it disagrees with.  Thank you for the reminder to put my own beliefs below the respect of others. 

Do you ridicule your friend for his belief in "sky gods" and association with such a bigoted religion?  Or do you save that for people you don't know trying to give a respectful counterpoint that you disagree with on the internet?