I have a question regarding tolerance and "The Little People Argument".

[el_bryanto]

2. I think they are two seperate things

I can see the argument if it meant that they felt they had to hide their atheism to spare our feelings. That is somewhat disrespectful - I feel the same way about my faith - it's better to be open about it, and trust the people I know to be OK with it.

But that can go to far as well. There's nothing wrong with discussing belief but mockery and insults are obviously disrespectful. "It would be disrespectful of me not to acknowledge that I see believers as stupid sheep," is probably something you shouldn't say, for the same reasons one shouldn't say "You seem like a decent person, it's too bad you are going to hell."

Then again, your belief system requires it, I suppose there's not much one can do.

Bryant