Soka Gakkai members irrational fear and loathing of Nichiren priests is a grave slander

There are over a thousand references in the English gosho for the term 'disciple' and over 600 for 'supporter'. There is a clear distinction between 'deshi' (disciple) and 'danna' (patron, supporter) in the gosho. To assert that the Daishonin said there is no need for priests is very arrogant and slander of the Three Treasures." -- Shinkei Marcheso disciple of Nichiren Daishonin