(March 10, 2012 at 3:07 am)padraic Wrote: My respect is earned.
I do not automatically give respect to any group,position or organisation,and certainly not to a belief system I consider stupid or corrupt. EG Scientology,Mormonism, prosperity theology and young earth creationism.
I'd like to think that people can have my respect and even have opinions I'm interested to hear even if they are theists. But you have managed to list some religions for which that isn't true. I don't want to hear from people who practice any of the varieties of religion you mention. Add to these Jehovah's Witnesses. I find lots of religious people who are quick to dismiss people of certain religions as well.