Freedom as a transaction 2

TJI an off-topic thread on gamesfaqs.com (I've corrected some spelling):

While I definitely do not believe or follow the Christian religion, I do respect the right for others to believe in it, and I do not persecute them.

It is because that same right also gives other faiths, and non-faiths, the ability to express their viewpoints without fear of persecution as well (rather, protection from it.).

If someone Christian (or other faith) bashes me for not being Christian (or whatever faith they subscribe to), I judge and disrespect that individual, but not the religion or believers as a whole.

Is this view of freedom as a transaction:

A) Sophomoric
B) Shocking
C) Actually OK. It's the social contract; get over it.

A.

I think it's an OK starting point, certainly better than "death to all unbelievers!".

But there is a confusion there about expressing a different opinion and persecution. I reserve the right to criticise, examine and take the piss out of anyone's beliefs (and expect the same in return).

Of course the transactional approach falls down when some belief systems include inalienable and eternal "truths" which contradict other systems.