I don't get the logic here. I am quite respectful of many whom with which I disagree.
I didn't say that I pity those on a religious path nor did I say that I thought I was better then they. Respect is given by those who honor a view that opposes their own.
I believe I did that. I stand by my statements.





"I am sympathetic to those still on a religious path..."

"I won't try to disabuse anyone that wants to believe anything that doesn't harm others".


Those do not seem to jive.

The first does not seem very respectful, nor would encourage respectful dialogue, IMO.