> we would do well to look at ourselves rather than heckle people we don't understand.
When a question asked in good faith about faith is answered by accusing the asker of being a heckler is usually a sign that that bit of faith is threatened by critical thinking.
> it's standing on a branch and being sure it won't break.
When your branch has the political will to harm others you can believe I’ll be asking questions why you think that branch will hold.
I just hope you have the conviction of belief to answer honestly.
> accepting that humans do this and leaving them alone, respecting their autonomy, not picking on people
I like a simplified version of your suggested world