Religion
In reply to the discussion: Real respect for others beliefs [View all]Nay
(12,051 posts)for most religious beliefs themselves, but I respect the right of the person to believe things I consider nonsense. IOW, I respect the individual's right to believe [whatever], but rarely respect the belief itself. I am polite to those who come to my door with religious tracts, but am happy to inform them that I am a long-time atheist and am not looking for a religious home. I don't do that in a nasty way -- I do it with a smile and a "have a good day!" I think it's important for religious people to learn that non-religious people can be just as happy and pleasant with their non-belief as they are with their belief.
On the other hand, if religious people expect me to "respect" their beliefs by codifying some of them into secular laws, I will not go along with that. (abortion ban, etc.)