[citation][nom]eklipz330[/nom]I am a muslim, and I think they are doing a great thing. I respect the fact that they respect our way of life. We don't take kindly to offensive behavior, treat others as you would want to be treated.[/citation]
It is good that they respected you, but they did not respect me. I am an atheist, and this decision disrespected me. I could be offended that someone's religious views took precedence over my views (and the views of those with similar beliefs), but I am not. Mostly I feel disappointment.
One of the biggest sources of disappointment is the lack of conviction such cries of offense demonstrate. What threat to your faith does it pose if someone says "I do not believe Allah is the one true God" or sings from the Qur'an for artistic interpretation? How do these acts of others shatter your faith or conviction?
Perhaps it is not that you are offended, but you fear others may loose their faith - children, siblings, or friends may loose their faith if they find out there are those who question your belief's views?
Respect walks hand in hand with tolerance and forgiveness. Tolerance means accepting that there are those who have views that differ from your own. Forgiveness means being at peace with someone who has differing views. If you cannot tolerate my views and forgive me for having them, then you do not respect me.
I sincerely hope in the future we all find a way to truly respect one another.