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“As long as Christians cannot build churches and cathedrals in Qatar, there should not be any mosques in Europe. Simple as that,” says Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński. Tarczyński was responding to Piers Morgan, who also accused the European lawmaker of being a “bigot,” to which Tarczyński responded, “It’s better to be a bigot than a sellout to Qataris and Jihadists.” Qatar has long funded Islamist compounds in Europe, including in Catholic countries such as Poland, while Christians in Qatar face significant restrictions. Qatar has a government-approved religious complex on the outskirts of Doha where churches exist, but exterior crosses and religious statues are strictly prohibited, even on church buildings. Those who proselytize for a religion other than Islam can face up to five years in prison, while operating an organization designed to promote another religion or challenge Islam can carry up to 10 years in prison. The most significant restrictions apply to Muslims who wish to leave the Islamic faith. Under Qatari law, leaving Islam is considered apostasy and is illegal. These are the values that the Qatari state cherishes, which makes its funding of Islamic institutions across Europe and America even more concerning.