@Brian: I have exactly the same respect for atheists, if not more so, in real life. IRL you have a person in front of you who demands respect. I have some great and animated convos. I never get to name calling and insults. Though I do say things like atheism is ignorance, because just like on here, I like to wind up a little.
I love being questioned. To me that's core to my faith. Without questioning my faith becomes worthless. It losses validity quickly. It gets stuck in a point in time, and is susceptible to decay.
Blasphemy can feel like a personal insult, sure. You don't have to respect that. I'm only human. I do it myself. I don't see how I can demand anything of you. I can ask you respect my feelings. it's certainly no barrier to good debate.
I love being questioned. To me that's core to my faith. Without questioning my faith becomes worthless. It losses validity quickly. It gets stuck in a point in time, and is susceptible to decay.
Blasphemy can feel like a personal insult, sure. You don't have to respect that. I'm only human. I do it myself. I don't see how I can demand anything of you. I can ask you respect my feelings. it's certainly no barrier to good debate.