Happy Diwali

BlueQuinn, I don't ever go to church, but am supposed to be christian. I don't subscribe much to religion, but I show believers respect for their own tradition. Its not mine, but that doesn't mean it would have no value to me. If its powerful to others, there must be something to it. Thats where the respect and acceptance comes from.

Feel free to ridicule, and I hope you are enriched by it.

"If its powerful to others, there must be something to it."

Nonsense.

What's does 'powerful' mean in this context, what does 'there must be something to it' mean in any context ?

It's rare to see such an unqualified statement.

When you say you 'show believers respect' - what is it you are actually doing ? Are you subscribing to their beliefs or simply allowing them to go about their business ? How are you using the word 'respect' ?