"Anyway, sorry for having exposed some religious ideas to...

"Anyway, sorry for having exposed some religious ideas to ridicule, a sacrilegious offence about which I am now for the first time aware."

No need to apologize. If it were necessary to do so I should also do so.

My comment was aimed at theists beating each other up (figuratively that is).

I initially thought that you were trying to tell Mr Gordon what he already knew. In hind sight I understand you position better.

I am sorry.