This topic is getting pretty stale. Haven't we moved beyond this discussion yet?
Of course Islam is associated with violence, death and "martyrdom." But it probably has a least some benefits also, and hopefully good people in the Islamic world will find a way to build on those benefits.
Can't we all just get along?
Everything's okay Broadsword, islam only "associated" with violence and death.
No causal link has been proven in an international UN world court.
Plus there are "benefits."
"Good" muslims to be a shining beacon.