[Shaun]

I think the larger point is that religion, including Islam, is used to manipulate people into committing atrocious acts, just like nationalism and a lot of other isms. But liberals in America and it seems the world over- people who basically detest Christianity- are constantly trying to convince everyone that Islam in no way causes the current terrorism.

This is inconsistent and illogical. Why don't liberals have the balls to say that Islam is moronic too? Perfect example: Bill Maher, who claims to be a Libertarian and generally hates Christianity, is constantly giving little speeches about "why they hate us", but he never mentions that their religion might have something to do with it. He is quick to criticize Christians and policies that "justify" muslim hatred of the west, but never holds Islam to the same standard.

It's a totally inconsistent position philosophically.