In fact, I don't know what to believe. I'd like to believe what you say, but I look at it this way: If the Republican Party were committing acts like Muslims do in the name of Islam, I would have a very tough time staying a Republican - or if I did, I would very publicly protest the hijacking of my party.
In Holland the Anglos are still waiting for the Muslims to protest the killing of Theo Van Gogh. Here, I'm still waiting for that first Muslim 9/11 protest against terrorists flying planes into buildings, in the name of Islam.
While the rank and file Muslims are, as you say, generally quiet people trying to make a living, it's very difficult for me to trust them in the long run. Of the few that I know, just mention Israel and their whole personality changes.
If the pope and his minions were preaching butchery and slaughter to spread Christianity, all RCCs would be expected to stand up and stop it.