But, if Islam didn’t exist, then there couldn’t be brainwashed vigilante militants on its extremes expounding terrorism under its guises.

OK, so the violence it would be about something else, but, it wouldn’t be about that religion.

Mmmmn ok to put up a mosque in a free thinking western country in a very sensitive place, try erecting a church anywhere in an Islamic country.

Why is it people who shout religious intolerance at others say it soooo nicely. “Muslim” countries where Islam is the main religion is a different thing to Islamic counties (or states) where nothing else is tolerated, for example in Saudia Arabia where openly practising Christianity is a crime. But in answer to your question I have been to Eygpt thanks. And yep there are churches there…. that’s historic. But churches that were already there and building new ones in the 21st Century are two different stories. Do you know how easy it is to put a new one up ? From an article I read it usually takes about 30 years to get permission, and all new churches need a decree from the president (mosques dont). Since 2006, Algeria requires every existing church to apply for a permit. Pakistan Christian services require a permit. Most ‘churches’ are in fact homes. Iran most Christians are forced to worship underground in home churches. Afganistan… no Christian churches. In Syria Christians are a respected minority, and there is religious freedom…. but as with other countries it’s illegal for a Muslim to convert to Christianity, sorry in my ignorance I don’t know how many are prosecuted !

Regular reader…. Commented before…. Allowed to have an opinion and don’t appreciate being called ignorant or intolerant.