The next few days will be interesting. There will no doubt be court challenges and possibly even recounts. I hope it doesn't drag out like the 2000 Bush-Gore decision. And no matter who ends up winning, I hope that there is peace.
Insensitive? Possibly. Impolite? Yes. But in a secular country, by those who don't believe, it can't be considered blasphemy. I personally would not be that disrespectful to others of a different religion or lack of than me, but, again in a secular country...