The idea that ‘religious workers’ should have some sort of immigration priority is one that has a long tradition in many Western societies. The rationale? The benefits that such people generally bring to the community. In an age, however, where an extreme form of Islam is potentially no less pestilential than, say, National Socialism or Communism, the idea that the arrival of such pious folk is automatically a good thing needs re-examining. And that is just what the Danes are doing.

The Guardian is reporting that “New rules will require any person coming to Denmark on a religious visa to show that they are a “worthy” candidate, are educated, financially self-supporting and connected with one of 200 recognised religious communities.”

Good.