Why are we even defending any religion???

To address the point raised in this thread, Islam is more of a concern because of its teaching. Any other religion may disregard you or disown you if you leave that religion but in Islam you will get killed, that is what their god (Allah) wants.

Here are some references:
The Hadith ---Sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad

Abu Dawud 38:4357 When the Apostle of Allah cut off the hands and feet
of those who had stolen his camels and apostacised and had their eyes
put out by fire, Allah reprimanded him and revealed: "The punishment
of those who wage war against Allah and His Apostle and strive with
might and main for rnischief through the land is execution or
crucifixion." (38A359).. or the cutting off of hands and feet from
opposite sides.

Muslim 623 The Prophet said: "It is not permissible to take the life
of a Muslim except in one of the three cases: the married adulterer, a
life for a life (if the person is Muslim), and the deserter of Islam."

Bukhari 9:89:271 A man embraced Islam and then reverted back to
Judaism Mu'adh said: "I will not sit down unless you kill him as it is
the verdict of Allah and His Apostle"

Bukhari 4:52:260 Ali burnt some people (Zanadiqa, atheists 9:84:57)
although the Prophet had said, "Don?t punish anybody with Allah's
punishment (Fire)" if a Muslim discards his religion, kill him"

 

So it is a fair point to talk about freedom of religion but I think it is of far greater importance to talk about FREEDOM FROM RELIGION.

Peace