I think you'll find that most people who are confident in their religion don't mind some debate about it, most probably welcome it. In my experience the people who don't want to entertain debate are the ones who believe science has all the answers. They remind me of the church in the middle ages ie any opposing view is heresy. Just my opinion.
I've also noticed a lot of people are able to mock and ridicule those whose beliefs lean towards creationism but it is not so acceptable for those beliefs to be defended (check my previous posts). Just my opinion.
This has been a very entertaining and interesting debate.
I've kept out of this so far but as widely divergent views are being expressed I might as well dive in.
I believe in the RIGHT of anyone to hold and express any belief; to worship without obstruction any deity they believe in and live their lives according to the teachings of their chosen faith.
IMO however, they do NOT have the right to demand respect; preferential treatment; to interfere with the life style choices of others; automatic seats in our governing institutions; tax exemptions; to ignore the laws of the land which are at odds with their beliefs; not to be laughed at by those who find their beliefs derisory.