1) There are at least as many times when you honestly have no idea what could have offended someone. And ultimately, I think we all need to keep in mind that online discussion is fundamentally different than real life. Everyone is much more free to speak their opinions online, and I think that's a good thing. There are far too many taboo topics - religion is a prime example - that don't get the open hearing they should in real life because we naturally tone it down. The status quo needs challenging, and religion is a huge part of that status quo.
2) I'll make it perfectly clear: Anyone is free to disagree with me for whatever reason they want, and I don't really care to lump them into the categories you've created or others of my choosing. I'm going to keep voicing my opinion and arguing for my point of view, and pointing out hypocrisy. Again, the most important thing anyone who is prone to butthurt needs to remember is, IT'S THE INTERNET. If you don't want to listen to my opinion, no one is forcing you to.
BTW, there is a happy safe haven place on DU where people of all faiths (or none at all) can go and be extra careful not to criticize anyone's beliefs. It's called the Interfaith Group and was launched with much fanfare many months ago. Go visit it sometime and see how busy it is and how much people enjoy a nice, polite, safe place where everyone tells each other how great their beliefs are!
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