A conflict of values is not a misunderstanding. Islamic orthodoxy and the German constitution are not compatible.

America's strength is that it is capable of accepting people into its communities.

Pluralism and tolerance are pillars of modern society. That has to be accepted. But pluralism doesn't just mean diversity. It means that we share the same rules and values, and are still nevertheless different. Islam doesn't have this idea. And Islam also has no tradition of tolerance.

A conflict of values is not a misunderstanding. Islamic orthodoxy and the German constitution are not compatible.

Unlike multiculturalism, cultural pluralism doesn't just mean diversity but also togetherness - primarily the understanding of the rules of the game - the European values structure.

Muslims have to give up three things if they want to become Europeans: They have to bid farewell to the idea of converting others, and renounce the Jihad. The third thing they need to give up is the Shariah, which is the Islamic legal system.

The weaker the partner is viewed by the Muslims, then the greater the anger which they express. And this anger is often carefully staged.