We must not Respect other peoples Religious beliefes only allow them their rights to freely practice them (so long as they are within the law and do not harm other people).
You are all free to think my religious beliefs are bunkum and to point it out to me if you so wish(please stop telling me in person if I ask though) . I wish to be granted the same right.
I will in no way ever try to impede someone freedom of religion and I will stop people who try to .I however wish to have the freedom to comment and criticise it as I see fit , as should all people have these rights.
I am sick fed up of politicians saying that the Muhammad cartoons were an embarrassment and that they wish people would respect others religious beliefs .
Lets put this on the table , Christianity is Blasphemous to Judaism and Islam , Islam is blasphemous to Judaism and Christianity , Judaism is blasphemous to Christianity and Judaism .
There is no way to avoid that
Respect
noun 1 a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
No , I don't feel that , and I don't see why I should . Just as I do not expect those of these faiths to respect my beliefs .
Accept my rights to them and my rights to practice freely , that is all.
If you agreed with my religious persuasions then you would be part of my religion .
The Danes are free to print comics about Muhammad , Any Islamic country should be free to post pictures about Jesus or Mosha if they desire.
We can not discriminate based on religion , but we should never be forced to respect another religion.
I will be damned if I will ever respect scientology and I see little difference between that and Islam.
Screw respect , we need acceptance .
Tolerance is a better word , as you can not force someone to believe something or to think a specific way.
We can however stop them aggressively attacking people for their thoughts.
RANT