"What is most important in our sharing of beliefs is that we not become judgmental, cynical or mean spirited . No one should suggest that atheists are somehow "bad" or uncaring. Also, no one should suggest that believers are weak minded and living a fantasy. Respect is the operative word."

The author is confusing respect for an individual person for respect for an idea. By doing so I suspect he hopes to deflect criticism of theology altogether. A careful reading also indicates that he is getting set up to unveil a defense of Intelligent Design.

The author is confusing respect for an individual person for respect for an idea. By doing so I suspect he hopes to deflect criticism of theology altogether.

Bullseye!