I have no problem living with Buddists, Hindus, Jews, Taoists, Confucianists, Protestants, Mormons, Catholics, Animists, ancestor-worshipers, Athiests or even Wiccans, BECAUSE THEY DO NOT PROFESS A NEED TO DECEIVE AND MURDER EVERYONE ELSE.
You state you have 3 friends who are Muslim and you further state:
Nor do I desire or call for the maltreatment of Muslims in any way. I just think it's foolish to blind ourselves to the truth, especially when that truth is a serious threat to our survival.
Have shared your beliefs with your Muslim friends?
My 'agenda' is this: I abhor the violent actions of any sect, division, or indivudual(s) who wrap themselves in the fanatical religious fervor with the intent to do harm in the advance of their religion. The difference I see is that you hold a belief that all Muslims are committed to doing YOU (generic) harm and you wish all to be eradicated (again generic) from the population of the United States. I do not.
If I have misunderstood your comments, please explain.
And, please do not feel the need to post more quotes from the Koran. As many scholars have stated, historical interpretation of much of the Koran is paramount. I do not wish to debate specific passages, nor will I. And no, I am not a Muslim.