"unverified quote" - what a horrible attitude to take, if we were back on the playground it would be the equivalent of jeering.
I got a similar response, it was on another matter but the same dynamic of it coming from a person protecting fake beliefs, I found it bemusing - how can you do that to yourself, and it was hurtful - why would you believe I was being dishonest.
I'm not complaining mind you, I just think I am lucky to be me - fake beliefs seem to produce enormous stresses, not just me who finds this, and it is nice not to have any at the moment.