> Show some respect. The dude can do whatever he wants with his life. That doesn't mean I have to respect him for it. And is sympathy not a form of respect?

> Show some respect. The dude can do whatever he wants with his life. That doesn't mean I have to respect him for it. And is sympathy not a form of respect? If he's happy then he's happy. It doesn't matter what I think anyway. > There is nothing sad about religious beliefs. I don't agree with this. Religious beliefs can lead to persecution, self-flagellation, terrorism, suicide for gay/trans people, abusing women... > If you have the conviction and strength of will to go your own way then that is worthy of admiration imo and I think that holds irregardless of the morality of the path chosen. However if the motivation is based in charity then doubly so. You're welcome to admire the guy. And I'm welcome to pity him. I think he's delusional and I do not consider that admirable at all.