I will go and read the link you posted Bob, but you said, "The Muslim faith is by nature a non violent faith." Actually even from the writings of the Koran, it seems that the religion was mainly promoted threw violence. The bible is similar in the old testament, but in the new testament it is exactly the opposite, and even in the old testament the goal of the Jews was to take over a particular land in the name of their God, but with the Muslims the violence was to spread over the entire known world in order to spread the faith if needed. History has painted a pretty vivid picture of it, which has been recorded by historians from many cultures in the ancient world. So this seems a little fuzzy in my logic, but I know that we all have our different opinions on this stuff and I aint trying to hurt anyone's feelings, at least not this time, LOL.
Also, the Crusades which were instigated by the Catholic faith were not something that originated from the writings of the bible, it was political and money centered, but the Muslims ancient attempts to take over the world were directly tide to the teacher of their faith and the example he left and the teachings he propagated.
Also, I have met some awsem Muslim people, but do have a differing opinion on many things that they may find offensive.