islam religon of peace?

[Sam]

I think it is unfair to summarily judge Islam and in fact, any religion.

I'll start out by saying that I don't really care for any of the Abrahamic Religons. On the whole, I believe they promote an environmnt condusive to extremism and fundamentalism. It should also be noted however, that Islam is interpreted subjectively by its adherents.

Some may indeed use it as a vehicle on which to promote their extremism BUT I personally know many muslims who are completely peaceful in thought and action. A great many muslims follow a more subtle, nuianced system of beliefs than is widely accepted, a main tenent of which is peace.

I have experienced both forms of Islam. I find one utterly detestable and while I have no issue with nuianced, moderate Islam per se, I can not help thinking that it promotes the style of belief which is feeding the extremist sub-culture.

Thanks

Sam