Progressive Islam

[Whit]

     The way I see it is that people (middle-easterners in this case) often blame those they see as having something (US) for them (middle-easterners) not having it. In this case a small portion of the Middle East blaming the US. Now, these few people then spread their views by talking to those they are closely connected too through a social structure, in this case religion. Thus the views of the few have become the views of the many, but not all. However, on the other side of the ocean all we hear is the threats and all we see are the acts of violence.
     Here's the catch though, when we respond to these actions there is an out cry of "We're not all like that!" This is true. Now, how are we in the US supposed to separate out who is who when the people coming after us are saying it's Muslim vs. Christian? Heck, I'm don't consider myself christian or even religious in any way, yet I'll get killed just as easily. So will my kids for that matter.
     To restate my question, if you are attacked by a group that claims to represent a larger group, and you know they participate in said group, how do you separate the good from bad in said group?
     Blah... that sentence was way to long... I think the point stands though. Hope it makes sense outside my head...