Yes, that is the lesson you taught me that I was referring to. One that I have honored since, and been thankful for. Yes, I did say you were not a Christian. It really seemed to bother you. Now here you are, telling me the same thing.
And yes, it was personal - I told you that at the start, I told you I wasn't debating, I was asking as a friend. I'm not angry...at the end of the day, my relationship with God is between him and me. But the sadness I felt at the realization of what my past divisive comments did to you has deepened. While it appears I can make room for your understanding, at least to the point where I can call you "family", religiously speaking, apparently you cannot extend that same love and acceptance to me.
It's not earth shattering, or faith shattering for that matter. Rather, it's simply regrettable. Perhaps more, but I'm not motivated to fight with you over it.