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Originally Posted by SaltPork
There's an obvious gap between science/fact and religious belief. It's one I've grappled with personally. You either believe or you don't. There is little sense in debating details with someone who is a fervent believer in their faith. You will rarely see their point of view and they will rarely see yours. It's my opinion that no one is actually right or wrong, they just have a different view of things and I leave it at that.
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There is a difference between faith and fanaticism. To unite faith and science requires neither the unilateral suspension of logic nor the total destruction of one's belief system. Zealotry is dangerous even when wrapped in the trappings of religious faith and should be spoken out against at every opportunity.
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The bottom line is, you should never question someone's beliefs, you should only listen to what they have to say and either walk away or create dialogue that helps you understand their viewpoint.
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To be condescending for condescension's sake is reprehensible. However, I believe that we should all truly question our beliefs (and everyone else's, for that matter) every single day at every opportunity. One should always question especially concerning faith and belief instead of blindly following the hand me down rhetoric of our father's and christening it the unchanging gospel.