I've had similar experiences. I feel the same way you do about diversity. It's not necessary to give up who we are in order to be united as human beings.

The Christian religion makes me nervous because they claim to love their neighbors, but really only love their Christian neighbors and others willing to convert to Christianity. I would never be welcome in any of their buildings. I'm afraid when push comes to shove, they will commit the same crimes as in the past - then try to justify it as God's will. Religious wars have nothing to do with God or "peace." It's purely political - about money and human power/control over land and people.

What I don't understand is how they can justify going against their Ten Commandments, in particular - "Thou Shalt Not Lie" "Thou Shalt Not Steal" and "Thou Shalt Not Murder." IMO, a Commandment is more than a Suggestion.

I'm not trying to be confrontational with this post. I'm just very concerned because I've seen more aggression in my Christian neighbors over the last few years. I find it strange that our local church now plays only two songs over their loudspeakers: "Onward Christian Soldiers" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." I suspect it's because we have more Muslim neighbors living in the community. From here, the church music almost sounds threatening. Can't imagine how it would make my Muslim neighbors feel. I wonder if Jesus would recommend this type of psychological warfare against me and other non-Christian neighbors.