Prejudice media towards the religion of Islam.

Muslims must feel so persecuted, even though they are by far not the most hated group in America. In-fact, an out-of-the-closet atheist has a harder time getting elected in the United States than a Muslim does (according to polls people would be more willing to vote that way). Considering our history, and the events on the news, Muslims are getting along just fine in the media. Also, if someone leaves the Muslim faith, they have every right to talk about their views about it.

It is the confrontational nature of certain very "passionate" individuals that causes the friction that is being referred to. Remember when the South Park writers were given death threats for portraying Muhammad (even though they really didn't)?

Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the oil (aka: negative media attention). If Mormons were handing out death threats and blowing themselves up, we would be hearing about that on the news, and people would obviously question the belief system itself.

I've seen many bits done on Fox "News" that bash atheists (like Fox does with many, if not all groups at some point), thin skinned people need to toughen up. Respect is something you must earn, not something you are entitled to. Also, no people, nor belief should be immune to criticism.