@fallen-archie wrote:

Yes as I was writing it I thought you would sieze the opportunty to suggest duplicity. What I can agree on is that we are all Human, however to coin another analogy, when in Rome.................


Not accusing you of anything - was simply highlighting what appears on the face of it two contradictory statements

 

Actually having reread the relevant posts I can see how they could be compatible.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but your first post suggests that the increase in the numbers overtly displaying their religious beliefs suggests that those individuals are being 'defiant' towards those that show hostility towards their religion which suggests they don't want to integrate with those individuals.  Your second post is reiterating what most right thinking individuals believe that individuals should be able to practice and be proud of their religious beliefs.

 

Maybe I'm putting words in your mouth and the above is not what you were suggesting, if so my apologies.