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1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.

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You must use the same online dictionary as I do (alt)...You didnt include:

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Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.

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both seem valid, and your right, one must be carefull they do not accept untruth, nor share it, so then, it's up to you how you decide by which basis you make  your choices. Though, I find it difficult to accept that any religion or belief system can be missing some form of productive influence. Isn't that the reason they were propagated initially? To help humanity? Who then shifted the message? Or were people so inclined to allow themselves to be controlled that it didnt occur to them they were being... mislead and alienated ?? Far be it for me to deny one's pride in uncanny beliefs, I've tried. Though, I tend not to make fear my welcome mate...

Im just a humble traveler caught in a race I didnt want to enter, but the scenery is to die for.