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Don’t agree with the Gemara? Then don’t light Shabos candles and don’t put strange black straps on your arms and head daily.
On the broader argument which you mention, however, I still maintain my point… that a statement made in contravention to an open gemara* is not necessarily apikorsus. Stating that 2+2=7 is not apikorsus (despite the fact that it goes against an open gemara). It’s just plain wrong, period. Being incorrect != stating apikorsus.
In addition, I find your attitude disturbing. Your advocating the complete abandomnent of mitzvos for someone who disagrees with an open gemara (whether they are an apikorus or not) is simply wrong. Please cite me where an apikorus is no longer obligated to do mitzvos (that you so casually tell him not to do so anymore).
The Wolf
* Excluding the case at hand since it explicitly mentions being an apikorus.