Why do Atheists defend Islam?

[abaris]

So, are you saying Christianity, like Islam, has been non stop violent and bloodshed since Jesus himself (in their case, Mohammed) and still now? Because that's the claim I made. I never said Christianity hasn't had dark times. In fact, I acknowledged that they did.   

As I said, learn some history. Look at the medieval Islamic realms, their administration, their tolerance towards other religions. Look at the Iberic Kalifats and compare them to their christian counterparts. And then come back making the statement of constant violence sionce Muhammeds age, if you still think so. Informed opinions are accepted, uninformed opinions aren't. Also try making a distinction between defense and offense.

Also note, that I don't feel, the so called christian religious wars are mainly motivated by religion. They aren't. And I'm making that statement because it's the general consensus among historians. Religion was used as a tool by both sides, as a motivating factor.