[Stu]

Originally Posted by Girlinstatic

You seem to think that you'd be indulging them by respecting it! It is totally irrelevant if you personally think it's bull or not... Respecting something in my book usually just involves letting people live their life how they wish without passing judgement or making rude comments etc. What's the harm in that?! If they're not interfering in your life, why do it to theirs?

And why are my interfering in their lives by simply not respecting their beliefs? It's hardly as if I am putting ladders up against churches at night to hang banners saying 'I DNT RESPECT UR BELIEFS' ,is it?

Again, religious beliefs often compromise my beliefs, my respect and my life. Homosexuality was banned here in Ireland for a long time due directly to Catholic beliefs and influence. Abortion is still banned here. I know I am going off the beaten track, but it illustrates organised religions lack of respect for my beliefs.

And you want me to still respect their beliefs based on an invisible superbeing I don't believe in?

Give me a break.