This is the face of religious orthodoxy, of a fundamentalist interpretation of cultural values anchored in medieval times. Such religious belief imparts a blinkered, biased and tunnel vision of the world on the fervent believers.
So, the catholic church becomes defensive, willing to shield abusive priests from secular authority, fearing for the reputation of the church, and muslim fundamentalists are willing to sacrifice their lives if they can create a spectacle and kill infidels or unbelievers.
21st century living, hampered and attacked by zealous proponents of a medieval world view. As Halifax so elegantly put it " 1 person hearing voices - mentally ill / 1000 people hear voices, its a religion.....