Wesley, I at least try to be respectful - of the person, not the belief itself. I do find that stating what I think can be taken as an insult by many a sensitive Christian soul, although in return, they don't seem to feel they are not respecting me by telling me I have no moral foundation because of my godlessness, for example.

In real life, i have a good relationship with local churches and congregations. None of my neighbours tell me I'm hellbound, the few that know are unfazed by my lack of belief, and I approve heartily of the good works these little rural churches are involved in. I have even been known to bake cookies for church suppers, as well as for the volunteer fire department fundraisers.

But this is rural Canada, not the US, where religion seems to have gone completely mediaeval on the system, if one can judge by politicians right and left frantically proclaiming their faith and even backing changing your constitution to better reflect Biblical law.