A Swiss Miss

I just came across an article in The Christian Science Monitor that provides information about the recently approved ban of new construction of minarets, towers that are typcially attached to a mosque.  The Swiss are concerned about the "Islamicization" of their society.  What the Swiss fail to realize is that the spread of Islam in Switzerland is possible due to the "hole" that has grown as society has become less religious.  Rather than fear Islam, the Swiss should do everything possible to encourage people to practice their faith.  Banning minarets in Switzerland will do nothing to help the many people that sense that there has to be something more to life.  People should be encouraged in their quest to discover what that "something more" is.  This is a fitting reminder to all of us as we begin Advent.