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It is not an insult. When writing the name "Christ", it is quite common to abbreviate it to X or x, representing the first letter (chi) of the Greek XPICTOC khristos. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the use of the abbreviation "xian" or "xtian" for "Christian" dates back at least as far as 1634. Before that, it was more usual to take the first two letters of XPICTOC, and write "xpian" for "Christian". Priests would record Christenings using the shorthand "xpen" or "xpn." The internet has witnessed a big resurgence in the use of this abbreviation. Source.
Do you avoid using the words like "Christ," "God," and "hell?"
Some (but not all) atheists avoid using such terms in contexts where they might be mistaken for an indication of belief, particularly around young children and proselytizing theists. This includes swearing (aka "taking the Lord's name in vain").
Why doesn't everyone capitalize words like God and Christian?
Are all atheists Democrats and "liberals"?
No. Despite the fact that the Republican party currently appears to be pushing a Christian agenda, many atheists remain fiscal conservatives or in stauch support of individual and states rights. You'll find plenty of religious people on the left too.
What would you do if your child became religious?
How did you "come out" to family and friends?
What is the RDB?
Religious Debate Board
What do 'jklkjgkekjjk' and other similar terms mean?
Earn our respect and we'll tell you ;)
Who is the Yellow Lemonade Fairy (YLF)?
Many members of the A/A board proclaimed their adoration for The Yellow Lemonade Fairy during a spat between two trolls of rival Christian denominations who decided to duke it out on the A/A board (for reasons that are still a great mystery). Inevitably, worshippers of the Pink Lemonade Fairy and several other rival sects showed up to join the fray. Unfortunately the thread, now widely considered an imporant gnostic text, was lost. PLF and YLF worshippers continue to practice their religion in secret.