re: In your own words, describe your understanding of Islam.

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Most adherents are cultural and aren't radical.

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Across all religions, we see a strong correlation between economic status/level of education and depth of religious belief and practice.

As a VERY broad and general rule, the more educated and more wealthy you are the less likely you are to be a devout follower of any religion. Both Christianity and Islam are practiced by the poor and uneducated with the most conviction.

The difference is that Christianity exists by and large in societies where social norms restrict what is acceptable religious practice, and is not as inherently opposed to other groups. The Quran promotes a very "us vs them" mentality which can be dangerous in the hands of adherents with relatively little to lose.