re: #149 LudwigVanQuixote

It is equally asinine to assume that this is the sum total of Islam, or that all Muslims see their religion in that light. Every religious group has its whack jobs. If you are part of that religion, but not a whack job, then of necessity, you do not see the whack jobs as representing you, or your faith.

For example, most Jews do not consider Naturei Carta to be a fair representation of Judaism. Most Christians do not see those who dance with snakes and drink poison as a fair representation of Christianity.

I’m speaking from a Christian point of view, but the people who are the best representations of their religions are often the quietest about it. They do a lot of good things, motivated by their faith, but don’t crow about it and don’t want any fanfare for it. No squeaky wheel, therefore no publicity.