^ this (username1's point)
That's the reason beliefs shouldn't be respected.
I recently had an argument with someone who took it too far though.
"Well you're saying NO belief should be respected! Including that opinion!"
While this is true, there are some beliefs that are just standard, and you look stupid if you don't respect them. ie "You fuckwit you think that the sky is blue! What a moron!" - Extreme example, but it's what they meant.
Anyway.

Yes, the respect for someone to hold the belief is where the respect ends I'm afraid.
(tweebianmonkey Should be known as Widget, Thu 26 Mar 2009, 15:30, Reply)