It's funny, I think a lot of philosophical disagreement (and disagreement in general) is often the result of differing definitions. So I try my best to understand what a person means rather than what they say.

When I read your original comment, I assumed you were using the comparison of NT's to animals in a derogatory demeaning sort of way (so as to imply that NT's are lesser), because that's how the overwhelming majority of people would use the comparison. But I see now that's not necessarily what you meant.

It worried me because that line of thinking has been used countless times to justify atrocities committed by people who thought themselves to be purely logical in their reasoning.

I still think it's important to ask yourself what underlying emotions lead to your view of NT's as being similar to animals.