Lady Raider - you rock. I love what you said. You have the most gracious heart.
I think pubby has probably made a good decision here. I, for one, have avoided the religious posts. Sad, but true. Not out of intimidation, but out of a lack of respect for anyone who bullies others into submission. That type of "witnessing" shows a complete lack of respect on the part of the one attempting to witness to someone else. There's no need to browbeat others in order to get your point across in any situation.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" - still the greatest rule to live