Reply #62: I'm not saying that religious affiliation deserve respect

[Meshuga]

(and, of course, you agree with respecting the person) but religious affiliation is part of what the person is so it is natural that the person is going to react negatively when someone badmouths or simply questions his or her religion. I'm not saying it is justified but the reaction shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Political affiliation works in the same way and that is why some people refrain from political and religious discussions since the exchange can get hairy.

But this is a Religion and Theology forum so (as I have been saying around here) people have to grow a skin if they wish to read the R/T threads and participate. In forums like this you are mostly free to write what you want to write but you might also read what you don't want to read.