I respect a person's right to believe whatever they want, even if the beliefs are as stupid as shit. In no way am I obligated to respect the person or their beliefs, and people who believe stupid shit get very little respect from me.
"If there are gaps they are in our knowledge, not in things themselves." Chapman Cohen
"Shit-apples don't fall far from the shit-tree, Randy." Mr. Lahey
"Shit-apples don't fall far from the shit-tree, Randy." Mr. Lahey