What do DUers that defend mocking religious beliefs think of these pictures?

[Neon Gods]

99. Okay, I get it.

Some religious folks here at DU feel disrespected by those of us who have been attacking religions lately.

I grew up Baptist and was a true believer for years. I would have been offended as well back then. I'm an atheist now, my wife is Catholic. Her faith is very important to her, and even though she admits the church is a mess it doesn't make her question her belief in God. I admit, I don't understand that, but it's important to her so I accept it.

But here's the thing. Christians in America have a rich history of imposing their beliefs on non-Christians since early in our history, and got away with it until the mid-20th century when non-Christians began pushing back. Our disrespect is largely directed at the Christian-right who refuses to acknowledge they don't have the right to use the government to impose their religion onto non-believers, not on your right to believe as you choose.