What is a real Muslim?

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The only things these religions have that is real is their books. Either they are making a serious effort to follow what it actually says, or they are not. ISIS are, moderates are not (or they are failing miserably if they are). I would call moderates the "real radicals".

Of course, I prefer moderates to ISIS. I want people to ignore those stupid books. But pretending the religion has nothing to do with people following the books those religions promote is preposterous. If they were promoted as simply a guideline, or as ancient man's interpretation of God or something, that would be entirely different. But that is not what gets jammed into childrens' brains, is it?

Take responsibility for what you "teach" your children. If you tell them a hideous slaughter manual is the word of God and should be followed, don't be surprised if they actually do it.