"and that those with different outlooks must be prepared to consider "in the bowels of Christ" that they may be mistaken."

How is this respectful? Or am I missing something?

Respectful to me means allowing people to embrace their beliefs. There is no proviso that they must recognize that they may be wrong. Insisting that someone allow doubt into their firm beliefs is hardly respectful.

I am amused at BillD's suggestion of teaching young people to think. My experience with organized religion is that that is exactly what some religions are trying to avoid. Faith in what can not be proved is basic to religious beliefs. I am not trying to provoke a debate or ridicule anyone's religion. This has been my experience.