Chuck, that religion does declare truth by fiat I certainly don't dispute. My point was that by saying we can't offend god *because we don't believe in him* we're stopping to the same level. We may say there is no evidence to support the existence of god, therefore we needn't worry about offending him, But it isn't our belief or lack thereof that determines whether he's real.
So basically I totally agree with you, you just missed my point a little.
So basically I totally agree with you, you just missed my point a little.

"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you. When you understand why you dismiss all other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." -Stephen Henry Roberts
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