Ya, that’s what’s wrong about this. The punctuation. You nailed it.

But only out of respect.

Maybe their mascot could be some Inquisitors torturing Jews? Or priests molesting some children?

that would be awesome... The Jonestown Apostles take the court, in their usual warm-up robes and sandals. Poster with the team at a big dinner table... Captain and star in the middle with a glowing light around him

So maybe cross town rivals, the Christians, could a hang a basketball hoop from a cross? Out of respect, of course.