I believe (perhaps erroneously) that I can insult your views but not insult you.
Of course these are fuzzy lines because they all depend on definitions. Like what is a "person"? Is a "person" equal to the sum of their views? some might believe that definition I don't - hence the reason I feel I can freely express myself on peoples views.
So when I say something like I did in the thread about the "coming of the lord" that may be something you don't like but its not directed at YOU or meant to belittle YOU.
Otherwise, people who have views that sinners are going to be destroyed because they are evil....using that logic I could come up with an equal argument that they are insulting me because they have a particular opposing view. It is possible to attack (ok strong word so let's say "come into conflict with") each others ideas and opinions...but NOT attack the other person. This is one of the differences between idea differences and name calling. Name calling is personal but "idea wars" are part of growth...challenge your ideas and grow.
If it gets to the point that we cannot go after ideas (any ideas - including the idea of God) then this place will be rid of me (and you can all have a party).