That’s quite an unsupported accusation, Castanza.
Personally I find it inconsistent that it is justified to criticize believing some things without evidence (anti-vaxxers, for example). But once it becomes about “faith” or “god”, now we must walk on eggshells.
That said I don’t recall ever levying ad-hominem at anyone over their faith. To do so would undercut the obvious and legitimate criticisms of religious faith.
To the point, the disparaging names that some posters call these politicians (and the obvious racial undertones) don’t phase me.
If anything, it is a giant white flag of surrender, that they can’t make a rational argument to support their position.
And finally, it does contribute to a loss of reputation. It makes me less willing to engage in discussion with someone, when they have a history of resorting to personal attacks.