Re: "The guys trying to blow up your car, shoot you on the beach, ... are deffo bad guys."
" Nevertheless, I have great respect and genuine empathy for those who do and I really see no need or justification to claim or imply that my position in this matter is in any way better than anyone else's."
Good on you. I don't. Having to respect one's right to his own religion is one thing, respecting someone in spite of what he chooses to believe is quite another, and it's not an obligation whatsoever. You're welcome to believe in whatever you want as long as that doesn't interfere with the physical integrity of my person, possessions or rights, but what my opinion of you will be based on what you choose to believe is not for you to decide.