I've just read the article, but don't know quite how to comment on this thread since I completely disagree with the premises of both:

This thread:
"...the need of these {secular} folks to attack those of us who have religious beliefs and faith at every opportunity..."

I just don't see this as a remotely valid description of the current world.

The article:
"We live in a profoundly secular world..."

Again, does not describe this world.

So, where to take a discussion that starts with these??????

As one who refuses any label that describes my worldview on matters outside of the realm of science (specifically to avoid the "us versus them crap" that JR rightly denounces), I have found that it is only the self-avowed religious who ever have a problem with this stance (and are wont to call me a "nonbeliever" or "atheist" in denigrating tones). The atheists never have a problem with my position. In fairness, I must point out that the vast majority of religious persons also respect my stance. I'm simply pointing out that among the few who object, it is ALWAYS the religious. Hence my bafflement at, and rejection of, the premises above.