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I have read much of the Koran; it glorifies violence in the name of their god. I assume you have read it?

I do not hate all Muslims as you would like to believe; nor do I condone the hatred inspired by their religion.

I am a Christian; I believe in granting forgiveness and mercy to those who ask. I do not however believe in the dismissal of evil when one is facing it.

You should take the time out and do some historical research into the Crusades, particularly what prompted them and how close the Western world almost came to being wiped off the face of the earth.

Understand the roots of militant Islam are heavily tied to the last 1400 years of history.

Does it not bother you that most of the Middle East was once considered part of Christendom (wonder what happened to them)? Does it not bother you that over 90% conflicts today involve followers of Islam? Does it not bother you that over 2,000,000 Christians have been massacred (by followers of Islam) in Northern Africa over the past 10-15 years?

Until the average Muslim takes up arms to stop their brethren from killing non-Muslims I will continue to fight for my way of life.

To many in the west this war is new; to our enemies it has been on-going for the past 1000 or so years.

Welcome Newbie

Holy writings are subject to interpretation on many levels. Those that choose to take it literally are veiling themselves to the world that exists and evolves around us today. I have read the Koran and am aware that there are some violent passages, however, the Bible itself contains harsh messages too. Also, if we are speaking in terms of mass injustices done in the name of God by whichever religious group, what about the Inquisition? What about crimes on the micro rather than macro level....such as molesting young children when in a position of trust and empowerment, and supposedly, with God on your side?
I am sure there were even some Muslims killed in the towers, and the same goes for Jews, Christians, Atheists, Agnostics, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Hindus and Buddhists, plus many more. What we had in common was not our god but the fact that we are all Americans. If you are going to condemn MILITANT muslims (the adjective was not included in the post I responded to, which is why I asked for specification), then condemn militant Christians as well--I notice you chose not to respond to my mention of the bombing of abortion clinics.
The judgements you make about the terroristic situation permeating our every thought, newscast, publication, etc. should not be reflective of your beliefs as a Christian, but as an American. If all you can do is pit your "pure" religion against this "dark" and "evil" one, then you are being as egotistical and militant as they are. The fight is between us, not Gods. Let them carry on with their Allah junk...it's a facade I don't care to carry instead of facing the fight as an American, regardless of who I pray to at night.

Thanks for the welcome.