What dmightysolomon said is a myth. Muslims in Germany face serious issues with the authorities regarding keeping their mosques open, finding a job, wearing headress...etc. Freedom of religion in the west is a myth. Concrete example: The King Fahad Academy in Bonn which houses a school and mosque, was closed down by the german authorities after a guest speaker expressed sympathy with the plight of muslims in Palestine and Afghanistan at a Friday sermon. That's your freedom...LOL