i believe that religious fanatacism (and sensitivity) is directly linked to the amount of loss one sustains in living a 'pious' life.the average australian christian has habits of drinking, taking drugs, sleeping around (and everything else in life) that are similar (if not identical) to the average australian athiest. the addition or subtraction of a religion does not really affect the lifestyle.
a strict muslim denies himself (i can't be bothered writing him/her) a great deal in order to adhere to the religion - experiences a great deal of 'loss' in order to live a life according to the teachings.
an attack on moderate christians is usually met with little opposition, but an attack on islam is usually met with rage and violence, exactly because undermining that religion undermines the whole way of life of those people, and makes a mockery of all the loss they have sustained. it's not religious, it's personal.
pic 1 - ondrej and mao - 'men, not gods'
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