It is compatible with Western beliefs. I am proof of that. My parents are both Muslim and I was born and raised in the USA. I was taught to read the Quran and to be a good person. My dad wasn't too pleased with Quran school and he had a good reason. He didn't want me brainwashed into extreme Islam. I see why, those people are horrible and their ideals are best left for the stone age. My dad believed in the freedom of every being. My dad never told my mom what to do. My mom doesn't cover and she works full time, not a house wife. I was taught to be independent, taught how to drive by my dad, was encouraged to work and to make my own decisions. I respect other people's beliefs and sexualities. My friends consist of many different backgrounds and beliefs. I'm friends with an atheist, bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender. I even enjoy conversations with this very religious Christian. To me they aren't those labels, they are just people whom I enjoy being with. My sister goes to a Christian University and has made friends with a nun. Everyone should have the right to belive what they want and no one should force any believe on them. So tell me, am I not western enough? You can't look at life through horse blinders. There are bad and good people everywhere. To belive elsewise makes you just as bad as those extremist because they too are looking at life through horse blinders.