Christian Power in Europe

Just recently, Switzerland banned Muslims from building minarets on their mosques. It seems that there is little reasoning behind the decision. This is without a doubt discrimination against the minority Swiss Muslims, numbering around 400,000. The ban seems to make little sense, since only four mosques actually have minarets. These spire like structures are used to call Muslims to prayer. Perhaps of some ironic nature, is the fact that the religious majority there is Christian.

The situation in Europe strongly mirrors a situation I blogged about earlier, on the Hindu mandir in Chino Hills. Just as the minaret situation, the mandir faces opposition on placing spires above the imposed 42 foot city height limit.

One point should be remembered however. That this is not a post to blast Christianity. I'm sure minority religions have problems practicing their faith in religious dominated societies. The point is then, that religious tolerance isn't enough. Rather, countries need to incorporate religious acceptance.