patthecat,
The airline industry and those who participate in it work to bridge the gap between the many peoples of the world. Airlines do more to bring the different races and religions closer together than any other industry. Just think about this long and hard. If you are Asian, I would probably say that this attitude you have has been bestowed upon you by others (i.e The original generation kind) Am I correct?
There are many British born Muslim pilots flying for British Airlines.