Being respectful towards our nonBuddhist neighbours and friends
does NOT mean that we should pray to or make publicity to false,
nonBuddhist gods. As Pure Land Buddhists we should promote only
Amida Buddha and encourage people to entrust only to Amida Buddha.
By making publicity to nonBuddhist gods and spirits you create the
evil karma of offering false teachings to sentient beings. I very
much dislike how fake Buddhists post images (and even praises) of
nonBuddhist gods and spirits on various nonBuddhists celebrations,
including Christmas, Easter and even pre-Christian holidays.
Remember, respect does NOT mean promotion! Respect means working
together with your neighbors, helping them in times of need, etc.
Promoting the images of their gods and spirits is a mistake,
not a sign of respect. Pull yourselves together and stop being
stupid when you try to be nice.