Christians in German refugee centres are being intimidated and sometimes assaulted by Muslims, according to a report from World Watch Monitor.

One recently arrived refugee found these words written on the wall in his shelter: “The time has come to cut off the heads of all non-believers!”

“I was shocked!” he said. “In Iran this may happen, but I never expected such a thing to happen in Germany. This has shattered my trust.”

“We have underestimated the role of religion,” Germany’s home secretary told the Future Conference on Integration and Migration last month, admitting that Germany’s policy of integrating refugees of all religions together had been a mistake. Contrary to the widespread belief in Germany, said Thomas de Maizière, the importance of faith and religion have not decreased worldwide.